This apartment is well equipped and well maintained. Everything I needed to live (except food) was in the apartment. It is perfectly situated on Botafogo beach and in perfect walking distance to shopping, grocery markets, numerous bars and local restaurants and to Sugar Loaf Mountain. Entry and exit from the building was safe and easy. This apartment does not face the beach, but as a result, it was much more quiet -- I heard zero traffic noise.
Andre was a great host and I feel like a made a new friend.
I would highly recommend this apartment and Andre as a host.