I am on a long-term stay in this apartment and it has been a very positive experience. Marcia and her husband Luiz have been extremely responsive. The apartment is right next to a bus stop which buses pass by every 5 minutes, and which connects to the Metro at Largo do Machado. So although it's up a hill, it's easy to reach. One thing I didn't realize until I got here was that it's very much a collective apartment, with as many as five or six people living here at a time. I'm not sure if it's always this way but right now everyone here is at least on a medium-term stay. A couple of the rooms have air conditioning; mine doesn't, but even on the hottest nights a good overhead fan made the heat manageable. There is a decent amount of noise on the street, but, that is part and parcel of living in a city. It has been a while since I lived with roommates but everyone here has been polite and respectful. If you're considering coming here for a long stay definitely get in touch with Marcia and she will answer any questions you have. I've found it to be a very good value and I'm happy I chose it.