Monica is AMAZING! The most organised and thorough host I have ever had, what a lovely person. She really made everything so easy. Maps, guides to restaurants and local areas, suggestions all in a file! Beach umbrella, cleaning products, kitchen essentials all great.
The area is great and very convenient to get to Copacabana and Ipanema areas. Right next to a train station. It was so brilliant!
My only problem was there is no hot water in the kitchen or bathroom sinks so washing dishes and shaving were difficult and the shower did not get hot enough. However i think this is a Rio thing and not exclusive to this fantastic place, Thanks Monica.