After scrambling to find a last minute place to stay in Rio, we were very happy we booked this place! The location is only a 3 minute walk from the beach, and close to a strip of shops and restaurants just 1-2 blocks away. The stretch of beach near Posto 9 is very active and popular with locals and tourists alike coming.
The apartment itself is quite spacious, and features an expansive veranda with a view of the ocean. There are two large bedrooms that easily sleep several people, with two bathrooms. The decor and furniture is comfortable, albeit a bit dated. There is cold air conditioning in each bedroom that keeps it cool at night, though the living room gets pretty hot so we opened the windows the entire time for air flow. If the apartment had a fan to circulate the air that would be a big improvement if you intend to hang out in the living area.
The kitchen has a nice, clean refrigerator and a new washing machine. Very nice to have that easily accessible!
We really enjoyed the constant security of a 24 hour doorman, the helpfulness of the hosts assistant, and the proximity to the beach. with the prime location and comfortable bedrooms, i would certainly recommend this place to other visitors looking for a quiet and peaceful place to stay.