I so enjoyed staying in Magnus' apartment in the Botafogo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. The view of the green hills and the famous Christ Redeemer statue make it extra special. The apartment is clean and with youthful decoration. The location is convenient -- a quick walk to so many nice bookstores, cinema, the metro station, restaurants, shopping and the beach. For me, Botafogo is the perfect location in Rio, just a couple metro stops from Copacabana and Ipanema, on one side, or downtown on the other. More residential and cozy and not as touristic. Magnus, his family and the building doormen are so helpful and friendly. They ensured that I had a wonderful time. And I found it very easy to communicate with them. I have stayed in this apartment twice before and look forward to returning!