This place is PERFECT for a stay in Rio. My husband and I spent a week in Roger’s apartment for our honeymoon and we couldn’t have made a better choice. The apartment is exactly as pictured (maybe even better) with stunning views and beautifully decorated. The location was ideal, very safe with everything you need, from grocery stores to restaurants and bars and an upscale shopping mall without losing the local feel. Most importantly, it was a ~7 min walk to Leblon beach which was our home base- not crowded, less touristy than Copacabana and Ipanema and stunningly beautiful. Last but not least, Roger was a phenomenal host. Extremely reliable and responsive, and he was so accommodating and flexible with an early check in and a late checkout. He gave us great local recommendations and was very warm and helpful. The place truly deserves the flawless 5 star reputation it has. 😀