Harmony is an incredible host who continually impressed me with her generosity and sincere desire to make my visit to Rio a pleasant one. First, as other guests have noted, the refrigerator was filled with bottled water, diet soda and a carton of peach nectar upon my arrival. There was also a platter of grapes, mangoes and papaya on the dining room table...Wow, no need to rush to the grocery store (although the store is conveniently located next to the apartment building). The apartment is small but clean, efficient and stylish. She arranged for my apartment to be cleaned in the middle of my 11 day stay (no extra charge)...Harmony, You're the Best !!! The beach is 2 blocks from the apartment and the entrance to the Metro station is right in front of the apartment (no fear of having to walk late at night from the Metro to your apartment ...Party on!!!). Harmony is a "Foodie", so if you ask, she will have some excellent dining suggestions for you...So ask.

Some guests have had problems with controlling the water temperature of the shower...Turn the hot water on (left handle), wait until the shower water is hot, then adjust water temperature using the cold water. Don't expect a long luxurious shower...so bathe quickly and if you're not quick enough, turn the water off and repeat above directions.

Enjoy your visit to the Cidade Maravilhosa....Ahhh saudade :(