We had a very pleasant stay at James' apartment. It has 3 air-conditioned bedrooms, one with bunk beds. The living room is large and stylish. It has no aircon, but a powerful ceiling fan. It is connected to the kitchen and a utility patio. We were glad to have a washing machine and a drying rack. The apartment is up 2 flights of stairs. The neighbours across the street have 2 dogs that bark loudly any time someone passes by during the day. There are shops and restaurants within a few minutes walk. We also hiked up to Christ the Redemptor from the apartment, via Parque Lage. It took us approximately 2 hours. James and his family were helpful and kind. They replaced the fridge, which was not working properly. They converted one of the bedrooms to a small office for our use. Great experience all in all.