Had a great time at Joice’s apartment in Botafogo. There are nice bars nearby and it’s centrally located in a safe area.
Joice was very responsive and friendly and went out of her way to accommodate individual requests.
Note that the bed is a loft bed and that you have to climb up a ladder and that you can’t stand up there. I put the mattress on the floor instead which worked but it’s a little bit of a hassle to set it up that way.
Overall, I’d definitely recommend Joice’s place for it’s convenient location, good value, and responsive host.