We stayed 10 nights at Sarah's place . We discovered her Rio de Janeiro and the experience was the best, no other words ! The best !
The location was super convenient safe and we loved the atmosphere. We had a genuine Carioca time and felt part of the city away from the expensive and touristy copa and ipananema but still close enough that we went almost every day to the beach (8 min taxi drive).
There were 2 dance schools to learn all sorts of Brazilian dances but also Latin dances , a jiu jitsu / Thai boxing school very close to get sure you can keep in shape and have a nice experience with the neighbours. Prices were very affordable and everyone would be helpful .
So in one word cool neighbourhood for those who are not looking for a too touristic experience and more for a local flavour .
The apartment is huge and just like the pictures.we shared the very well equipped and big kitchen with them it was all clean and convenient with a supermarket 2 Minutes always waking distance (we went exotic fruit binging).
We shared the shower as well but very clean and not busy so not a concern plus we had our private toilets !
I will come back and I definitely recommend a stay there (although I want to keep is as my secret)... :)
Thanks again guys you are the best french cariocas !