Everything was magnificent! We stayed for a week during the World Cup. Iara, the host, was incredibly helpful. She would respond to all my emails very quickly and answered every question I had with detail and understanding in the lead up to our stay. And once we arrived she had organised for an administrator, Emma, to welcome us as Iara was not in Rio. Emma was also very helpful, she even set up our mobile/cell phones with local sim cards for our time in Brazil.

The apartment itself is just as described. It is cosy, comfortable, with two bathrooms, well furnished, secure, has a view of Christ the Redeemer, and is in an ideal location to take advantage of what Rio de Janeiro has to offer - and there is plenty! There's a grocery store right next door, plenty of eating options nearby and the Lagoa and Ipanema and Copacabana beaches all within walking distance.

Rio is such a beautiful city that it's plainly obvious that a week is not enough to explore the sights, sounds and tastes. I would love to come back and I would have absolutely no hesitations in staying here and dealing with Iara again. it was a pleasure. Muio obrigado!