Monica is a very caring host that looks after her guests. My room was really big and cozy. It gets tidied up regularly (which made me forget many water bottles in the fridge, sorry!). Communicating in English was easy with her. A metro station is very close and the beach as well as shops and restaurants are not far. Safety is always a concern when you come to Rio (especially if you’re from Europe, like me) and I always felt very safe in the apartment building. Chocolate bolo was to die for!! Monica will also practice Portuguese with you even if you’re as bad at it as me. Will be back :))