This flat was an excellent spot for our 5 night stay in Rio. I highly recommend staying in Vidigal. It was very safe and the people are friendly. It is an easy walk to the beach nearby and not too far to walk to Leblon or Ipanema beach. I also definitely recommend eating at Chez YoYo in Vidigal. Excellent food and excellent people. Only negative was that the A/C was only working in one of the upstairs bedrooms and it got very hot at night. Maria was very responsive and also has friends nearby who speak English and were very helpful.