Elizabeth welcomed us with a friendly greeting, fresh fruit salad and orange juice. She was there on arrival to explain the features of the apartment, the local area, and directions to tourist sites. She gave us maps and answered all our questions very helpfully. She is a very warm, kind person who did everything she could to make sure it was a great vacation. The listing was accurate and the accommodations were very clean and cozy. The apartment is located in one of the very best parts of Rio with lots of stores and restaurants nearby. There is even a grocery store directly across the street. It is also only a few blocks from the beach.