Solon's apartment is beautiful and very well located, right in front of barra beach! It is just as beautiful as the pictures show, a very comfortable place to relax and enjoy your days in Rio.
Solon received us the day we arrived, showed us around, and gave us all the directions we needed for a comfortable stay. He was also very kind in accommodating our needs, for example check out time was before our flight back to the States, and he was more than welcoming in allowing us to stay until the time of our flight. All in all a great host who goes out of his way to make his guests feel comfortable and welcome. I definitely recommend him!
I stayed with some friends and they all loved the location, close to a bank, restaurants, pharmacy, bakery etc., all waking distance. If you're looking into enjoying barra beach without having to get transportation every time you need something, this is the place to be. Not to mention the view from the balcony is something you just can't miss!