Paulo was a great host and kept in contact and provided useful advice throughout our stay.
The apartment is clean, a good size and in a fantastic location. There is a pharmacy and supermarkets within a few minutes walk from the apartment building so no need to panic or travel far for medication/tioletries/food.
Cococabana beach is only 5 minutes walk away from the apartment building and Ipanema beach is 10 minutes walk away.
Definitely recommend staying here for your visit to Rio just for the location alone (proximity between Cococabana and Ipanema)