I arrieved Chris apartment from GIG internation airport by taking the REAL AUTO On Bus (blue bus) cost R$9 which park just outside the arrival hall in terminal 1. Just show your address to the driver & he will prompt you to get off nearby, so I just walked 2 blocks from the main beach side road there. Chris's apartment is newly decorated with new bed & matress which look exactly the same as shown in the pictures. I like its location, which is accessible on foot to both Copacabana & Ipanema beaches. The apartment sits on a main street with buses going around, so it is very convenient to go to tourist spots by buses, e.g. 464 for Lapa with cathedral, Aqueduct , Sarra wholesale market & tram to Santa Teresa, 584 for corcovado tram station, 512 for sugar loaf & 2113 for Barra beach front. They are all within 2-5 blocks around, much more convenient than subway & is not dangerous at all during daytime. What I suggest is you bring along with your notebook computer as there is high speed internet connection, both LAN & Wifi, so that you can search through google map which will even show you the route & public bus with street views as well. A big supermarket is just at the corner & cooking your own meal or baking is definitely not a problem. Walking around even during night time is still safe in this locality. Air conditioning is working fine, although it is not necessary during my stay in winter time, I stilll turn the fan function on so that I can close the windows to make it nice & quiet in the bedroom. The bathroom has gas heater for hot water & the toilet flush is probably one of the most powerful one that I had ever encountered. Chris is easily accessible either by internet email, online chat or telephone. He offered me late check out as there was no following guess & what I need is just to leave the key inside the apartment & self lock the door. No need to wait for check out as you did in a hotel & the cost worth it. My stay in Chris's apartment have left me memorable experiences in Rio & I would like to recommand it to travellers all around the world.