Luciana was a very personable host. She made me feel welcome from the moment she met me at the apartment. She gave me practical advice on where to get good deals on specific items; where the good restaurants are; and she prepared a handout on how to catch public transportation, along with bus numbers,to get to specific destinations in Rio. She even arranged a cab for me to get back to the airport after my vacation.
The apartment was exactly as it appeared in the photos. It was clean, quiet, and cozy. The aircon was great and the wifi always worked. The showers were nice and hot and the kitchen was fully stocked with all the utensils you needed for making your own meals.
There are two markets just a few feet away from the apartment lobby; drugstores; banks; and eating places were also nearby. The beach is one block away!
When you get there, ask Luciana about Cervantes Sandwiches. They make the best chicken and pineapple sandwiches on French rolls. Perfect with their cold beer.
I highly recommend Luciana as an AirBNB host and her apartment and I will certainly look to stay there again on my next trip to Rio de Janeiro.
Muito obrigado Luciana.