What an amazing host!!! I could not believe how helpful Safira was for us. First, we were allowed to check-in early and then we were allowed to stay until 18:00 because our flight was not until 22:00. No host has ever done that before, no matter what time our return flight was. But, this place isn’t great because the host was nice and accommodating to us; it is great because it is located just a block from the beach at Posto 2 and there are supermarkets, shopping places and restaurants everywhere! You can hear typical Rio music on the streets below and it just makes you feel so much in the Brazilian spirit of things. There is truly no way to be sad in Rio. It’s quite literally the place of true joy and this apartment places you in the midst of all the fun you want. Also, this host is super responsive. You’ll receive a reply to calls, WhatsApp messages and messages through the AirBnB app within minutes. He is multilingual and ready to get you up to speed with how to enjoy Rio. The building has full time doormen. They don’t bother you or your guests. Just inform them that you will have a guest “John Doe” or “Jane Doe” and they will know to expect him or her and they’ll send your guests to your apartment. The apartment faces the street side and it is on the 10th floor. Easy to call Uber to get around but we felt safe the entire time. I really highly recommend this apartment, except when I’m going to be in town. In those days, I don’t recommend it so that the place can be available for me!!!!!