Flora was a fantastic host, communicated often prior to our arrival, helped us with directions and suggestions of restaurants and sites to see. Her home is in a nice and safe part of Botafogo with at least a dozen restaurants within 5 minutes walk. A great market right next door to her condo building with fantastic selection of beer, wine, deli items and fresh fruit and veggies. Her condo is clean and efficient. Although we didn't cook much, she has an wide array of kitchen appliances and utensils. Nice to have a washer in the condo and there are 3 tv's. Although the weather was very pleasant during our stay, the master bedroom has A/C. There is 24 hour manned security at the front reception. Flora even offered to have her cleaning lady come in during our stay.