We really enjoyed this apartment - it was clean and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. There was a nice kitchen prep area with all the essentials & laundry capabilities.
The view was amazing out to the mountains as the nearby buildings were lower, so there is a clear shot to the Christ the Redeemer statue. Additionally, windows from two different directions allowed us to catch some of the breezes and feel like we were at the beach even from our apartment at times. It seemed like the perfect location due to multiple restaurants, bars, grocery stores, several malls and the beach 2 1/2 blocks away.
As a traveler, it can be hard to estimate certain things, and one of the items we were slightly concerned about before we booked was the potential utilities bill - which is typical for AirBnBs in Rio. To help future foreign travelers: Our bill was about ~$200 USD per month in utilities -- YMMV as everyone likes different temps though ($48 Internet - which was very fast, $140 electricity, and $12 in gas).
We'll definitely be staying here again if it is available!
Obrigado novamente Luisa!!