Maria Luiza was an excellent host and extremely responsive to any inquiries I had, she gave very detailed instructions. The apartment was small but equipped with everything we needed for our stay. It was also perfectly located between Copacabana and Ipanema, allowing us to enjoy both beaches. We stayed for a month and Maria Luiza was kind enough to provide us a complimentary cleaning service about halfway through our stay. I would highly recommend Maria Luiza's apartment for anyone looking to enjoy a vacation in Rio!