I stayed here during the carnival and it was a perfect spot for dipping in and out of the madness, close to the centre but at just the right distance to be completely calm. Also this part of Botafogo felt completely safe (plus the building has 24 hour security). It's a very basic apartment but has all the necessary amenities, a decent choice for a solo traveller like me. Victoria was an excellent host, extremely responsive and flexible about checkin and checkout times.