WOW, words can not fully describe my first experience on AirBnB. Absolutely amazing experience!!! I will definitely stay at Matteo's apartment again the next time I visit Rio. My experience began with me emailing Matteo prior to booking the apartment. He responded within 30 minutes of my email, and thoroughly answered my questions. After booking, Matteo and I stayed in contact about transportation from the airport in Rio to the apartment, as well as money exchange. Matteo set me up with his driver and a location to change money. Upon arrival at the apartment, we were met by his friend/representative, since he was not in the country at the time. This experience was also very good. The apartment itself was exactly as it appears in the pictures above. Everything was neat and clean (his cleaning lady is absolutely amazing). In addition, there was great Wi-Fi and a safe to safeguard passports, money and other important items. Matteo even reached out to his contacts looking for tickets to World Cup matches for me. Thankfully, Matteo was in Rio at the time of our departure and my family and I were able to meet and speak to him. My mom stated "This was one of the best vacations I have ever been on"!! Enough said!! Personally, I have Matteo, his apartment, and his crew to thank for making things run so smoothly. Thanks brother!!!