Diogo was a great host, reachable on his cell phone whenever we called. He accommodated our early arrival, greeting us at the entrance and arranging for us to safely leave our bags with the building's doorman until we could enter the apartment in the afternoon. He was also very helpful with getting us oriented, providing tips on transportation, the neighborhood and sights around town. The apartment comfortably accommodated all seven of us, with plenty of bathrooms and bedrooms in the truly spacious flat. The neighborhood is great, wedged between Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, which are only 5-15 minutes walking distance. On the hill behind the apartment is a favela that colors the neighborhood. There was steady police presence at its entrance at the bottom of the hill, and it seemed like a luxury favela that did not raise any security or safety concerns. There are supermarkets, bars and restaurants within a short walking distance, and the apartment is right next to a metro stop that makes access to central Rio de Janeiro very convenient. Diogo was also very helpful as we checked-out, arranging for us to once again leave our luggage in the building and helping us get cabs to the airport for our evening flight. We couldn't think of a better place to stay during our visit!