The apartment is great. It's located right between Ipanema and Copacabana... Very safe, it has a doorman. The space looks like the photos for the most part. The shower has been updated (there is no longer a shower curtain, it's an improved glass shower) and there are also some downgrades... (the entire bathroom mirror is missing).
The kitchen has basic cooking items. Stove, Pots, Plates, Cutlery. The bedroom has AC. It's in a great location. And best of all, it's amazingly cheap (value for money).
But in all fairness, there are some very small issues that the host can resolve. I messaged the host for checkin instructions prior to arriving and received no response. Poor communication. There is construction happening upstairs so the noise during the day is very loud and constant (this could have been communicated). The sofa is old, smells bad, and the furniture in general needs updating (old, scratch, stained and chipped). The bathroom mirror is gone (I assume someone broke it).
My biggest issue was that someone entered the apartment whilst I was sleeping. At 6AM I heard a rattling noise, got out of bed, and a man was inside the apartment. I don't know who he was... or why he was there (I don't speak portuguese), but he quickly left once he saw me.
I messaged the host and his response was "I'm sorry". This place COULD be great if the host works on improving professionalism. In saying that though, it's incredibly cheap, so you get what you pay for. I enjoyed my stay overall, but as a host myself, I can't excuse the lack of communcation.
I wish Peter (and Hugo) all the best going forward and hope they can improve these issues.