Mariana was there to greet us when we arrived and she showed us how everything worked in the apartment. (Her English is excellent, by the way.) She and her friend answered all our questions about our interests in Rio, and had some great suggestions. There were maps and a small tour book for reference too. We felt welcomed and as though they really wanted visitors to have a good experience in their city. The location is excellent – two minutes to the subway station and a short walk to the beach and to the wonderful old Bossa Nova club, Beco Das Garrafas, among other places.
The apartment is small, cozy, clean and bright. It’s very cute and well-organized, and we slept well in the really comfortable bed. The kitchen is super tiny, but everything you need is there and we cooked most of our breakfasts and some dinners there. The window has a view of trees at the side of the building, and we enjoyed looking out in the mornings. The only challenge was getting the shower temperature just right, but we figured it out, thanks to Mariana’s explanation.
I fully recommend this apartment to a single person or couple and would definitely stay there again.