The place is an excellent value. You're within walking distance of flamengo and botafogo metros, close to botafogo beach, various restaurants and barzinhos and a shopping center. The apartment is cozy and clean and has all the basic necessities plus the bed is very comfortable. The only slight con was the noise from construction that started every weekday morning from 9am to about 3pm... But it lends you the motivation to get out and explore Rio!