Spend a month in the apartment during February. The location is convenient for super markets and the beach on Copacabana or Ipanema. This area and apartment is ideal if you plan on spending time in both areas. The shower is nice, with good pressure and the apartment is nicely decorated.
Up behind the building there is a small “favela-like” area that sometimes play loud music during the night.
Be aware that the house rules are very strict so you can not bring friends or guest over. You have to send id to the host first. Also there is no water-filter in the kitchen.