Nice apartment! We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend the place!
The place: Studio apartment, very neat and with everything we needed.
Neighbourhood: We didn't use the metro when we were there, but it's not far from the Flamengo metro. The Botafogo beach and the Flamengo beach can be reached by walking 10-15 minutes. We even walked to the Pao de Açucar and it took us around 40 minutes.
Safety: We felt safe around the apartment. There is a gate with a doorman before reaching the elevator, so it's really safe. We didn't try to walk at night, though.
Functionality: The kitchen was small but well equipped, with even a microwave. We were able to prepare meals easily. We used the washing machine to wash our clothes and there was a rack to hang them.
Communication: Paulo writes really well in English, so communication was easy. He always responded fast to our questions. He wasn't present during our stay, so we checked in and out with the doorman.