We had a fantastic stay at Alex's penthouse apartment for just over a week during the Olympics. The flat is in a brilliant area with so many great bars and restaurants on the same street. We ate out every night and all the best restaurants in Rio are walking distance. The metro station is only a couple of blocks away, as is the beach and taxis were really easy to find nearby.
The flat itself is really unique- on the top floor of an apartment building there is a big terrace where you can see great views (including Christ!) and chill on deck chairs. The living room and bedroom are off the terrace which is cool as the vibe is very outdoor beach living. The flat is spacious and is equipped with everything you need.
Alex was a brilliant host, he accommodated an early check in for us, gave us lots of great recommendations for local places and even helped book us a taxi to the airport (at 5.30am may I add!).
We had a fantastic experience and I would really recommend Alex's apartment to anyone visiting Rio!