It was a really great stay at Flavia's place. Flamengo is a bustling middle-class area of Rio with plenty of bars and restaurants and a 5 minute walk to the beach. The accommodation was perfect for my needs, essentially an online work place in easy reach of transport connections, safe and lots of activity in the street. The apartment itself is on a junction so I had a Birds Eye view of the Carnaval floats down below. Great atmosphere!. The host was very attentive at all times, speaks perfect English and from start to finish was easily contactable. I would definitely return to this location.