Michael is a fantastic host! I had many questions about the apartment/Rio, and Michael was always very prompt in his responses. After missing a connecting flight, Michael even offered a refund for the one night I missed out on in Rio

The apartment also does the job it's supposed to do. It is by no means fancy, but it's very comfortable for one or two people. The location is convenient: right across from a subway station and a five minute walk to either Copacabana or Ipanema beaches. There are also numerous grocery stores around. The corner that the apartment is on feels a bit more residential rather than touristy.