My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time staying in Duda's apartment during the first week of September. Although he was away on a vacation himself, Duda kept in touch with us before we arrived and during our stay in Rio. He sent a great list of local recommendations, everything from restaurants to the supermarket near the apartment. The apartment space was very clean, new and is as well-decorated and cared for as the photographs show. The beach is one block away and the apartment balcony provides a pretty view of the water. It has an awning, making it possible to comfortably sit on the balcony during the day. The apartment is also close to a metro station, making it a good jumping off point to explore other areas of the city. Our otherwise enjoyable trip to Rio was certainly augmented by coming home to such a nice place in the evenings!