If I could give Elizabeth 6 stars, I would. She is AMAZING! Not only is she the best host ever (greeted me with a bowl of fresh fruit and gave me all the local tips!) but her place is perfect! The beach is 3 blocks away. Want to explore El Centro? The metro is 5 mins away. Need cash? There’s an ATM right below her. Want to buy water? Supermarket across the street. Need bandaids for your feet? Drugstore to her right. Not to mention Leblon is one of the coolest neighborhoods. Lots of great bars and close to everything! She also had the cutest little dog Snoopy :). If you are in Rio, you must stay with Elizabeth!