Wonderful place in a great location! Modern and well-equipped. It is in the back of the building, so there is no noise from the street. It is a residential building, and during the day, there is some sound that travels from residents in other units, but it was quiet at night. The owner was very helpful in returning a forgotten item. There are two large windows, and the apartment has bright lighting, but there is little natural light, and no views—but it doesn’t matter because the apartment is steps from the beach, restaurants, a supermarket, and one of the safest neighborhoods in Rio. I’m an American who has visited Rio for nearly forty years, and this apartment is a great bargain and a great place to stay in “The Marvelous City”!