This was a great apartment for our 4-day stay in Rio. Levy was an ideal host – not only did he wait for us at the bus stop, he then gave us an hour-long tour of the neighborhood along with a pile of tips and tricks. From when to tip, to what bus lines take you where, to finding the best ATMs, and on and on. He made us feel very comfortable after spending 16 hours in a plane crossing the world. The apartment was just right for us - two in the full-size bed and one on the sofa bed. We didn't do much cooking, so the small kitchen was fine for us - I just wouldn't plan on hosting any dinner parties! Overall, the apartment was really clean, in a safe building, and in a convenient part of town.