Paulo was a terrific host! He was flexible with our check in time when we arrived early and contacted us during our stay to make sure everything went well. The apartment is in a good location 2 blocks from Copocabana beach and a short walk to Ipanema beach, many excellent restaurants and a metro stop. The apartment itself was reasonably comfortable and clean. Not the same as a hotel experience, but a solid value for the price. Would recommend for the location and to travelers looking to keep expenses under control.