The apartment was just as described. We're a family of four and we were able to fit (with several large bags as this was the end of a long trip) without much problem. We didn't cook at all in the apartment and if we had it might have been a bit tight for the four of us to cook and eat, but for a couple it would be just fine. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and in a fantastic location (3 minutes from Ipanema beach) and we had a great time. Anna was an excellent host who responded promptly to all my questions beforehand. We arrived early (8am) and we were able to leave our bags downstairs and explore the neighborhood while the place was cleaned. Overall, a great experience....valeu Anna!