Carlos was the perfect host! He was friendly helpful and a really smiley person! Our whole stay went smoothly, I would say even smoother than in a hotel. He was so kind as to give us information about Rio. We asked him if he had a map of the city he said he didn't at the time but then left a map and a Rio guide with the concierge of the building which really helped us throughout our stay.

The flat itself is a bright and cosy place with a hammock(really nice touch) it has all a person would need. Hot water, TV, cable, INTERNET, the kitchen is equipped with a fridge, cooker cutlery and a grill. There is a dining table with chairs and a sofa.

Carlos provided bedding as well as towels, mosquito repellent, soap, washing liquid and toilet tissue which having in mind that we travelled for more than 12h to get to Rio was of big help.

The flat is 1 block away from Copacabana. It is on a main road but is really quiet as it is on the rear side of the building. It has a grocery's store nearby. The area is really safe(even at night) with plenty of convenience stores. In terms of public transport the flat is connected to all of the surrounding neighborhoods and 2 blocks away from an underground station. an easy bus ride away from Ipanema beach.

People in Rio are EXTREMELY friendly and helpful even if you don't speak any Portuguese which was our case.

Forgot to mention... Carlos allowed us flexibility in terms of check in/check out times. We check in at 8am on the 1st day of our stay and checked out at 5pm on the last

All together guaranteed pleasant stay for people on a budget!

Thanks Carlos