Cristiano’s apartment is stylish, spacious and quiet. It’s also in a great location, bang in the middle of Jardim Botânico, very near the garden itself and two top-quality supermarkets, as well as lots of stylish bars and cafes. (Jardim Botânico is a very affluent, green and safe neighbourhood, but within easy reach of all the noisier and more famous neighbourhoods in Rio... Really the perfect place to stay). Cristiano was very helpful and friendly, and responded quickly to all messages. I love the fact there is an open balcony, a good shower (not always easy to get hot water at high pressure elsewhere in Rio in my experience!), and that the apartment is serviced - a cleaner turns up every single weekday afternoon and always does a good job. There’s also a swimming pool outside downstairs (I didn’t try it out), and a small gym (I did use the running machine on a rainy day — very convenient). Overall, a fantastic stay; highly recommended.