We had a great stay at Philip's apartment in Rio de Janeiro. The apartment was as described and perfect for our needs - a minute away from Copacabana beach and an ideal location for buses and less than a 10 minute walk to the metro.
Any minor issues were sorted out quickly and efficiently and we were lucky to have such a great and responsive host.
Our stay lasted a week and the apartment was more than suitable for this length of period.
Thanks for all your help, Philip!