What an incredible experience! Max is a great communicator with a strong command of the English language which makes corresponding easy and painless. The apartment is just as beautiful as pictured and it is in a very safe and central location a few minutes away from Copa beach. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice place to stay in Rio, especially if visiting during the winter when oftentimes it rains for days on end! Cable came in nicely to watch the NBA Finals season clincher while in Rio! Thank you for the hospitality Max!