Ricardo was a great host, super professional, has a great knowledge of Rio and treats his guest like his friends. The apartment is amazing, close enough to the beach, close to all the necessities yet with an amazing view of the mountain. It’s so peaceful you sometimes forget you are in a big city. I had read some of the reviews and was surprised that no one mentioned how good the beds are. We all slept like babies in these beds because they are so comfortable. Other pleasant surprises were the keyless entry , washing machine that dries (rare in Brazil), super nice bathroom with good water pressure, and a kitchen with all the necessary utensils. The doormen are also very nice people. You can tell these hosts try hard to make this place special .