What an excellent experience! We researched hundreds of places and we are very pleased with our choice. The place is exactly as described and it exceeded our expectations - it was home away from home - worth every penny! It was spacious, very clean and modern, clean cotton sheets and soft towels, hotel quality mattress (a big plus when traveling abroad) and above all else, great water pressure with hot/warm water.
Location! Location! Location! We loved the neighborhood, quaint and just one block from the beach. We felt save at all times - the doorman was very friendly and reliable.
The icing on the cake was our host Felipe - he is an excellent host/guide/friend just a text message away - always available to answer our questions. He also kept us informed of what was happening in the city: free concerts, places to visit, etc.. He is a wealth of knowledge and his carioca warmth made us feel very special as he went the extra mile to make sure we had a good time.
We will with no doubt book his place when we return to Rio. We had a fantastic unforgettable experience.