Stayed in this apartment for 3 weeks of July 2018. Hands down the best decision I made was to live at Paulo’s apartment!!! Point 1. The space = The size is enough for 1 or 2. The images on AirBnB are a bit “brighter” but everything you see, is indeed in the apartment! Check in was straightforward, arrived and doorman gave me the key! The apartment was really clean upon arrival. The bed was so comfy! Everything you need for the kitchen was there and I cooked many meals (although eating out was super easy and cheap too!). There was a doorman at all times (very polite!) Water for shower didn’t get hot, which was a bit hard on some colder nights but I managed. Sometimes the elevator was a bit slow. Not a ton of lighting in hallway at night. And there was construction for another building next to this, but it was only during the day (though they did start early!). Everything else about the place made me feel so at home! Point 2. The neighbourhood = Amazing! Yes, the waterfront area really (really!) is just across the street and an amazing place to chill! My Uber’s picked me up ok. Didn’t even use the subway, though it was really close. There was a trendy mall, pharmacy, grocery store, bank, cinema and tonsssss of restaurants all within 5-15min walk! It’s also near a busy street (but you don’t hear it from apartment) and I felt totally safe, even walking alone as a young female at night. It was always bustling with people and life. Point 3. The host = Paulo *really* is deserving of the title *superhost! I never actually met him but every time I messaged he always responded within a few hours or no later than 24-36hrs. I had many questions when I arrived & he answered everything! He was super helpful and kind. I have told all my Canadian friends that if they come to Rio, they must stay at his apartment!