Our stay over New Year's in Bob's apartment was great- it's a bit small, but was plenty of space for the two of us. We didn't come to Rio to stay indoors anyway, but as a clean, safe place to sleep and shower between our daytime adventures,it was perfect! Bob is friendly, and a very helpful host. The rooftop deck is ideal- we used it every day for either breakfast or late-night drinks. It was nice to be able to relax outside without the hustle and bustle of the city below for a while. The apt's got everything you need- the hotplate was surprisingly efficient and with that and the fridge, we saved a lot of money that would have been spent on eating out if we'd stayed at a hotel, so that was another big plus. And of course, there is a view of Cristo Redentor from the room, and the deck, which we enjoyed! Two minute walk to the beach, and five to the store. If we're lucky enough to make it back to Rio, we'll definitely stay here again!