We had a really great stay here and Camile was a wonderful host. I super recommend this place for short or long stays in Barra da Tijuca.
The apartment was a perfect place for our stay - unbelievable views back over Barra's beach, the lagoon behind it and the mountains in the background. During the day you can see the beach, kite surfers and birds over the lagoon, and at night we sat out on the cosy balcony watching the moon and the lights of the district. It's nice and high up so you also get the benefit of the breeze if it's hot.
Our host, Camile, was a great help; she showed us around the apartment, and was helpful and kept us well informed from the first contact with her! The apartment is spotlessly clean and well kitted out (even a TV if you have time to watch it...) and we slept well in the AC-cooled bedroom on the comfy bed.
We found the location to be very convenient; so close to the beach (just a 2 minute walk and your feet are in the sand) and really easy to access by car with a space to park. There's a pool and a sauna in the building and a small shop for basic items (great when we forgot to buy water).
The Barra da Tijuca neighbourhood is one of our favourites places in Rio and from this apartment we were just a short drive away from all the seafront bars and restaurants (try the "brochet" at Columbia Grill on Olegario Maciel) as well as the myriad shopping centres on the Avenida das Americas.
All in all: 5 stars! Thanks again to Camile for being super helpful, knowledgeable and simply wonderful! We loved it and can't wait to stay again.