I stayed at Yaya's flat for several days. I enjoyed my stay there. She's a great, friendly host who was very helpful in telling me about the area and even brought me out to an event. She definitely loves Rio!

The location is great. It's close to Ipanema beach, shopping, and restaurants. The apartment is in a safe area and right next to a major street, so getting to the western part of Rio is convenient. I went to a club in Barra one night, and the cab ride to Barra was quick (about 15-20 min) and fairly cheap.