Gaspar's apartment is an excellent choice for the price. It overlooks Parque do Flamengo, and the views out of the window are incredible. The apartment itself is basic but clean and comfortable.

For visitors to Rio, this is a great central location, with easy access to downtown, Lapa and Santa Teresa, and because it is very close to the metro line, it takes around 25 minutes to get to Ipanema and Copacapana.

Gaspar was easy to communicate with, and while we didn't meet, he had arranged for his housekeeper to meet me with a key when I arrived, and meet again to return the key when I left.

I recommend this apartment to visitors that want to have more of a experience of Rio away from the beaches, but with easy access to them.
Rio is an incredible city and waking up with this view is a real treat.