I actually booked this neighborhood by accident.
But I will book it, and this place again!
Great hosts, fabulous location.

About the hosts; they went out of their way to make sure we were happy.
About the location: a short subway ride away from anywhere you would want to go

Rio is a big city, but I felt safe and secure in this area. The Internet speed in the apartment was great late at night, but slow during the day - my only complaint. There were a couple of minor issues, but the hosts were very accommodating.

If you are in Rio, rent this place!!