I stayed at Lucia's place 4 nights and she is a really nice and welcoming person. When we arrived she waited for us already in the apartment, we had an earlier check in - it was for her no problem. She also provided a map with recommanded places like insider tips what we should do and important stuff and she also left some chocolate and beer and cold drinks for us in the fridge. She also explained us with a map where we are located and all hot spots and how we could go somewhere!! In every case she helped us when we asked her through whatsapp. Lucia texted us every night and asked us if everyting was ok. We really appriciate it and I highly recommend her place for staying in Rio, it's pretty close to the beach, it's a safe place to be. I only can say when I will be going one day back I definitely would come back to her place!!