We were greeted by a friend of Fabio's who went over details left us the key and cool tourist guidebooks with coupons.
Fabio's place was amazing. Neat and cute exactly like the pictures. Everything was easy to get to. Cable tv so I wouldn't miss any of my favorite shows, and great Wifi.
Please bring outlet converter for your electronics if your products use anything other than Rio's standard plugs. There was a bellman as mentioned which made me feel secure. The apartment location is awesome- literally less than 5 blocks from the beach and a 3 block walk to Rio Sul the shopping mall. The neighborhood also has everything you need-laundromat with clothes drop off a steps from the apartment, local markets, souvenir stores across the street, cool cafe and restaurants, even manicure salons and barbershops!
Transportation is easy as taxis frequent the area 24 hours a day and the bus stop is right in front of the apartment building. Fabio responds with lightening speed should you have any questions. I will definitely come back to beautiful Rio and would love to stay here again! :-)