Were there during the world cup. The apartment is very well located just 2 minutes walking from the beach and the fifa fan fest. The metro, bus, restaurants, shops are also very close.
The area is secure and very cool and you have always a guard at the entry of the residence so it is very safe.
The apartment is perfectly equiped and situated at the top so very calm. You really feel like home!
James is a very good host. He was very helpful during the stay and even before to arrive there. We were in contact every day giving us good suggestions to visit or do in Rio. He is living in the same building so he was very reactive when we needed him.
It really was a beautiful experience in Rio thanks to James and his lovely apartment which is very well situated.
Will come back there with pleasure and highly recomend it!