Virginia is an amazing host - always accessible and super helpful. The apartment is a gem. The location is amazing and my friends and I marveled at how safe we felt in the neighborhood, which is lined with fantastic eateries and drugstores/shops for daily necessities. The subway station is a 5-minute walk away - very convenient. PS: Do yourself a favor and check out the restaurant Manoel & Juaquim, which is a block away - their seafood pasta will stay in my dreams for a while...