Solo traveler here!! I travel frequently and stay at Airbnb's and Hostels. Rod's place is amazing. Safe place with a 24hr doorman. The location is perfect, I knew I would be near the beach but only 3 blocks is excellent. You're only a block from the train and the bus stops directly in front of his place. There are a plethora of restaurants in this area plus those on the beach. Rod's place was exceptional clean with his southern hospitality from the US which is a plus becauseI dont speak Portuguese...lol. He even set up a tour to Little Africa for me with his local friend(She was excellent and knowledgeable) and he and some friends came along because they hadn'tdone the tour yet. Great spot to stay and enjoyed every bit of it.