Lucia's apartment was our home during the Carnival in Rio. The whole building is very well maintained, reasonable rules you get at check in are to be observed and enforced, the security / reception is very attentive, helpful, speaks partly good English and it is only 2 blocks from the beach. The apartment is large ( 4 Persons are no problem ), clean, well-kept and more beautiful than in the pictures, as well as the pool with lifeguard. Everything was available in the kitchen to cook and eat. There was a cleaning service who was very friendly and help us with everything. Lucia was quick to reach for us via airbnb and whatsapp and helped immediately. The building is located on a well-traveled street - the only small problem - even in the 9th floor you can hear the traffic - sleep with an open window is limited - but there's the very well-functioning air conditioning. It was a wonderful time - thank you Lucia. We will come back to you !!!