The apartment has a brilliant location: it is literally 60 meters away from the beach. The flat is perfect for a couple to spend a week there (we have spent 8 nights at Levy's). As right next to the flat there is a little pub, the flat might be noisy at night. So those sensitive to noises might bring ear plugs for sleeping, otherwise you will surely get used to the environment as we did too. As some previous commenters have already mentioned that having real hot water might be tricky sometimes as well as you have to use the toilette without throwing the paper in, but this is a feature of Rio de Janeiro, so is not a big deal. Levy is a very helpful host who is incredibly responsive (both via mail or phone) and gives you a handful of information to get started with the city (which buses to use to see the main sights, where to eat, shop, etc). All in all, I can highly recommend the flat for couples or companies of 3 to spend time in this exciting city.