Although I did not have chance to meet Luis during my stay, he made sure I was well settled in and that I was aware of how to reach him at any time if need be.
The apartment is perfectly located, a short 5min walk to both Ipanema & Copabacaba beaches and from the Ge eral Osprio metro station. The apartment was very clean and has A/C in the room. The kitchen is equipped with a stove , a microwave, and a fridge. There are several good restaurants around and a small supermarket about a block down. The apartment is gated and a guard is present around the clock (he is also the one who will given you the keys to the flat, making the process very easy). All in all an amazing stay!
For surfers, Arpoador beach is also a 5min walk away and is described by most as one of the best surfing beaches in Rio. Unfortunately, I would qualify it as a poor to ok surfing beach at best. Very steep, powerful, 5ft+ shorebreaks that are barely rideable unless you are an experienced Rio-born surfer. Many much better beaches are a short drive out of Rio, but you'll need a car ;)