This apartment is located on the 5th floor of a building on Rua da Prata, one of the main thoroughfares in the city. It is an ideal spot - 10 min walk from the water, 15 from barrio alta, and close to metro lines. A balcony runs along three rooms as well, which was our favorite part. It is a great view. The interior was charming and comfortably sleeps 7, with 10 guests as a max if you double up on the double beds & sofa bed.
Communication with the hosts was great - they responded promptly. Self check-in & self check-out went well. The challenge was the key to open the door of the apartment building — it takes a LOCK of wiggling to unlock. The trick is to have the key slightly pulled out while you unlock the door. The apartment itself is on floor 5 - look for the door with the “AL” plaque next to it.
Our main and only complaint is the bathroom. There is black mold scattered across the ceiling and creeping down the walls of the shower. The shower also doesn’t drain very well, so if more than one person needs to shower you’ll end up standing in water.
Overall a fine place for short stays, with a great location and beautiful balcony view! Would not recommend for longer stays because of the bathroom.