Patricia is a wonderful host. Very attentive and welcoming. Great pre-arrival communication and thoughtful suggestions, even before arriving. Great welcome, with fruit, pastry and drink on hand. The apartment itself is exactly as pictured. Impeccably clean and well appointed. Kitchen is well equipped. Bathroom is spacious by Rio standards and includes a washing machine/dryer. Nice, quiet view from the 8th floor. Located in a very accessible and comfortable neighborhood, near to grocery stores, drug stores and bakeries. There's a late-night restaurant right next door, though better fare is available just a block away. The location in Gloria could not be better: less than 2 minutes to the Gloria metro station. Literally right above the station. And walking distance into Santa Teresa, Lapa and Centro. Very safe location, and the doormen at the building are quite hospitable. I would definitely return to Patricia's apartment for my next trip !