The apartment was exactly as listed and I had no problems while staying there. The apartment was well appointed, very clean and comfortable. The location was ideal - on a quiet street only a block from Copacabana beach. Plenty of restaurants, bars and shops in the vicinity at all price levels.
The host, Vivian, was very helpful and charming. A free dinner at her high class restaurant is greatly appreciated.
Only downside was the lack of a view - back of the next building on one side and the central well of the building on the other.