The apartment is charming and cozy. Very clean, well decorated and conveniently located near most areas of interest in Rio de Janeiro. I even walked to the beach a few times! It almost feels like we are at home! The apartment is in a nice residential area, with supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, and a shopping mall within walking distance. Additionally, I especially enjoyed the service I received from Thais, the owner. Her title of Super Host is well deserved! She paid attention to every conceivable detail and made herself available to answer questions and always help. Service like this is hard to find! I strongly recommend the hostess and the apartment to all my fellow travelers who are planning to spend some time in Rio de Janeiro.