The location of the apt. is amazing, only 2 blocks from the beach and very near bus stops. Also, Sugar Loaf is only a tunnel away :) There are nice restaurants around and a lot of money changers and convenience stores nearby. The building tenants and attendants are helpful. The apt was perfect for 2 people and the kitchen is fully equipped, with microwave and gas stove/oven and kitchen utensils. It was very clean and comfortable. The building and the area is safe. Samuel had been a great host, the communication was very good. He was very accommodating, warm and helpful in every way. The apt. doesn't have internet but he let's us use his in his apt, which was only 3 blocks away. He even informed us that there's free wifi in Copacabana beach. He was always ready to help regarding our search for some places and how to get there, he helped us book the Rio Express Tour and even our taxi to the airport. He's very flexible with the check-in and check-out time. We were supposed to check out on the 7th and our flight wasn't until 2am on the 8th, he let us stay with no extra charge until the late at night of the 7th. He has only one simple house rule of no smoking unlike the other airbnb properties we've seen online. It was a great experience and we will definitely use his apt whenever we visit Rio again and will also recommend it to our friends and family.