The apartment is exactly as the photos show. Clean, unique, and a great location. The patio is amazing but its Rio, so chances are you won't be home much to use it! Still though it was great to sit out there and watch the sunrise or sun set. I didn't use the kitchen but it is also very large. Alexandre was great, I didn't meet him but he was in constant communication and the check-in and check-out process were completely smooth. The cleaning lady that where there when I arrived and left was extremely nice also. I've been to Rio 5 times and this is one of the better apartments I have stayed at! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone coming to Rio!