Roger's place was fantastic! Firstly, we arrived to Rio very late in the evening (around midnight) and Roger was kind to stay up late and wait for us to show the apartment to us. He was very help with tourist information - what to see, what to do, where to eat etc.
The apartment was centrally located to all major places (beach, shops, Copacabana palace, metro - all less than 5min walk). There's a great money exchange shops across the road called "Casa Universal" close to to market rate.
The apartment was very tidy and the ell maintained. Felt like home.
I recommend this place very much and if I return to rio, I will be staying here again with no doubt!