We loved our stay in this beautiful apartment. The decor, the view, and the hospitality were outstanding. Rio is very spread out and most of the tourist spots (especially along the beaches) are very crowded and noisy. The apartment was a lovely retreat to return to for an afternoon siesta or at the end of a busy sightseeing day. You do need to use taxis or Uber to get around though, as nothing is really walking distance from the apartment. Santa Theresa center is about a ten minute taxi ride and was one of our favorite places in Rio.