I stayed with Renato for almost two months and it was the best Airbnb experience I had so far. The apartment itself is awsomse, has a great atmosphere and I felt at home right away. It's perfectly equipment, super clean and had everything I needed and more. The location is unbeatable. Not only is it right between the most beautiful beaches of Rio, Ipanema and Copacabana, it's also surrounded by everything you need for your daily life. Supermarkets, banks, pharmacys, amazing restaurants, 24 hour shops and metro and bus stations are just around the corner and super easy to reach. All of this makes this place already outstanding. The best part about staying here however, is experiencing being Renatos guest. During the day of my arrival he told me: "A minha casa é a sua casa" (My home is your home) and he meant it! He's such a joyful person and his positive outlook on life is infectios. I was happy enough to spend a incredible Christmas and New Years with him and his wonderful girlfriend Fabiola and I made memories that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Their hospitality was overwhelming to me and made my first Christmas away from home a very special one. Apart from that, I could always count on Renato and Fabiola when I had questions or needed help. During my time in Rio, I had a few problems to face (like a fraud money transaction and a damaged phone). Both, Renato and Fabiola were incredible kind with their time and support and helped me to find great solutions for everything. Fabiola does live in Sau Paolo and was only here for a visit during the holidays but was always reachable via Skype and WhatsApp. Another permanent resident of the apartment is Santhina, the relaxed cat who was always nice company when I had to work on my computer during the day.
Thank you Renato and Fabiola for making my time in Rio De Janeiro unforgettable. I'm very happy to call you friends and I hope to see you again someday very soon!