A great place to stay in Rio. Weather on business or a pleasure vacation, Melinda's apartment is all you'd need. The apartment is a spacious 1 bedroom. Good A/C, good hot shower, and very neat and clean. As for the location, it can not be any better. Many shopping malls within walking distance. A very good Super market across street, where on top of many delicious Brazilian foods and coffee, you'll find all you need for your stay. The beach is not that far away. We enjoyed crossing the canal on the "balsa", and walking to the beach. It also has a good swimming pool with a restaurant/bar on the back of the building. We loved it. Can't wait to go back.