I spent three phenomenal weeks in this apartment! It is hard to imagine a better place. It was extremely clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. The large balcony with an open view is the best part! I love all the natural light and fresh breeze that the apartment receives. Everything works very well. The bed is comfortable and the shower is nice. The kitchen is huge! The building and the neighbors are also very nice. The location is perfect, very close to the metro in Botafogo with lots of great places walkable in all directions. Coordination, check-in, and communication with Eduardo was so easy -- he is extremely responsive, cordial, and helpful. I appreciate that the host normally lives in the apartment -- it means that it is set up as a true comfortable living space and that he really cares about it. I really hope to have the opportunity to stay here again in the future. If it's available, it will definitely be my first choice (and I have stayed in 3 other AirBnBs in Rio). My only minor complaint is that the AC in the bedroom is a little loud, but that is normal. With the fan and the natural breeze, it is rarely necessary, even during January-February when I was there.