As this was my first true experience renting on Airbnb, I could not have asked for a better experience, ever!
I could not believe my eyes when I first saw the value I was getting for the place we rented during the actual Olympics in Rio. The owners were not only welcoming through text message before arrival, but they actually picked us up from the airport, gave us a brief tour of important landmarks, such as the supermarket and Subway! They checked in periodically to make sure everything was satisfactory, and truly made us feel at home. Their English is perfect, so there were no issues with communication.
Our location was dead center in the heart of Copacabana, with a living room window direct view of the ocean, just blocks away from the beach volleyball we were hoping to be near.
In summary, if you are looking for the true Rio Airbnb experience, look no further. The even wilder point of fact, is that this was their first experience renting their place! Good karma goes a long way, and I just felt that I needed to offer true honest feedback, for all that they did for us.