Marco's place is one of the best Airbnb's we've ever stayed in. The location is great and easily walkable into town, the apartment is stylishly kitted out with a lot of practical stuff supplied too for cooking/washing clothes and the garden is really nice (we weren't there in summer but wish we had been). Internet was excellent for the whole stay - TVs in 2 rooms - lovely shower - comfortable and large bed. It was a perfect stay and absolutely amazing value for the location and quality of the place. Very easy cut through to Lapa station (5 mins walk max.) from where you can easily reach airport & most other places on the Metro line direct. Lapa is a quiet, safe neighbourhood and has a few nice authentic shops & supermarket v. close by and it's only a 5-10 min walk to areas with a bit more going on.
We were visiting with a 4 month old baby and Marco provided a great cot as well as nappy changing mat and special baby towel - this was so nice and more than we'd hoped for! Sofa bed made it easy to have somewhere comfy for her to chill out in the day too and be a family together while we cooked. The apartment is basement floor but there is a lift that can be easily used for the buggy, and just a few steps at the front which we didn't find it a problem during the stay and getting our buggy in and out was pretty easy.