Really enjoyed my stay here for a number of reasons. The apartment was not luxurious but very well maintained and had all the amenities you need for both long term and short term stays. The location was great too as it was convenient to the Metro, in the bohemian area of Santa Teresa but also close to great nightlife in Lapa.
Additionally, Michael the host is a great resource when it comes to Rio. He helped me with tips on tours, points of interest and restaurants. If you stay here, it's a good idea to make use of his local knowledge. He is only too happy to help.
The only drawbacks for me was that the local trams were not working at the time of my visit (which made accessibility a little more difficult) and noisy neighbourhood dogs that would bark a lot. But neither of these factors had anything to do with the host or the apartment and couldn't be helped.