Having been to Rio many times I booked this stay last minute. Lori is such a wonderful host. He has purchased an old house and is converting it into sweet apartments. The street the place is on is a very busy street which is great for local color and flavor. The bedroom was perfectly quiet and comfortable it actually felt Iike you were staying in two different worlds. I loved the daily walk to and from the beach. I felt very safe. I wish Lori and his partner great luck with their endeavor. I will be back to stay with them. I feel I have made a new friends in Rio!