This place was beautiful. Exactly like the photos. The host and in person host were easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We enjoyed our stay, all of the suggestions and information supplied in the welcome book as well. We felt very safe in the spacious apartment. We were near the beach, grocery stores, shopping and banks. We were able to take Uber and Official taxi cabs to and from the apartment. The neighborhood is pretty friendly and mindful of guests. We got great advice from the locals about things to do and keeping valuables out of sight. I would stay there everytime I visit Rio with my family.