The apartment gave a good first impression, with nice decor, classic architectural details, good natural light from windows on multiple sides, and views of the city. Unfortunately, my first night there (a Saturday) I was unable to sleep due to an event at Gafieira Elite, a nightclub which, unbeknownst to me, was literally under the bedroom window. The extremely loud music began in the evening and did not stop until 6 am. There was no way I could've stayed in the bedroom, and even in the living room I could not sleep, regardless of my efforts to block the noise. This made for an unpleasant beginning to my stay, and left me concerned that it might happen again (fortunately it did not). I notified the host the next day, and discovered she was aware of the nightclub and its occasions of all night loud music, and said she had made a phone call previously to complain. The listing should note the proximity of this venue and the possibility of noise, so that guests can make an informed decision about their stay. The area felt on the edge of sketchy during the day, and crossed on over in the late afternoon, even before dark. There are few restaurants and shops in the neighborhood, and they close early. There's also a hospital adjacent, and sirens regularly in the area. These are things beyond a host's control, and not necessarily unusual in city settings, but that does not mean they are insignificant. Now that I've spent time in Rio, I know there are far better areas to stay in, although it can be noted that the apartment is close to stops for bus, metro, and light rail, which goes to the airport. The apartment itself has some features that could be improved and better maintained. For example, the first time I used the shower, the hot water worked briefly and then stopped. I notified the host about this, and she directed me to check the breaker box. Indeed, the breaker had tripped, which I fixed for the next time, but it happened every time, which essentially meant cold showers. There were some other problems that wouldn't be a big deal if just one or two (leaky plumbing, water remaining in the shower due to uneven tile surface, bad smell near the washing machine, light bulb out and tiny bugs in the kitchen, erratic wifi). I felt, however, that there was no point in reporting these issues since the response to the ones I did report was lackluster, they were clearly ongoing, and some would've required servicing or renovation. I chose to just tolerate them for the brief time I was there. Overall, I was disappointed, especially since my impression of the apartment and host were positive based on the listing. I rarely write critical reviews, but for me this place was not a good fit and definitely affected my experience. I would encourage others to consider these factors as they make their decision about where to stay in Rio.