Valerie is an amazing host, everything just worked perfectly! The apartment was spotless when we arrived. We stayed 5 weeks and we felt at home all the time. The apartment's location is very convenient, near a large shopping center, shops, markets and a reserve where you can take long walks. And if you do not want to walk the condominium has golf carts to transport you to the shops and also to ferry that leads to the beach. The entire condominium staff is really nice. Since I stayed for so long Valerie arranged the cleaning lady to come once a week and she was not only a sweet person, but also extremely efficient!! (Sure I paid extra for her service, but believe me, worth it!). I can't be more happy about our stay in Rio!