Levy was a terrific host. He arranged to meet me at the entrance to the apartment and arrived on time. He not only showed me the apartment, but took the additional time to provide a tour of the local area and pointed out some places to eat, where the safe ATMs were located, pointers about the culture, and details on how I could explore the local attractions economically. He also arranged for a taxi to take me to the airport on my return, which was very convenient.
The apartment was quite clean and as described on AirBnb. The pictures are accurate. The shower had plenty of hot water and good pressure, and there is filtered water for drinking as well. The wifi worked great. I felt safe in the neighborhood, and enjoyed feeling like I was a part of the local culture moreso than if I had stayed in a hotel.
For my first time in Rio, this was a great place to stay for an affordable price. I would definitely recommend!