I really liked my stay at Rafael's place. Everything was super clean, and I had access to everything I needed. The room is very small but it was fine for me. Botafogo is a great neighborhood, safe with a lot of nice bars and restaurants. The metro station was close by, as well as several supermarkets and shops. The WiFi in the room was lacking but Rafael said in case it doesn't work he will just reset it. I lived with him, and his family together, all of them were really nice and helpful. Rafael really helped me a lot during my first days of arriving to Rio. Big thanks to all your support and answering all my questions so patiently! I can definitely recommend his lovely place!