Giselle is very warm and welcoming. She was incredibly helpful prior to my trip, resolving a confusion with payment promptly, answering all my questions and providing lots of advice for my first trip to Rio - safety tips, taxis, money, food & supermarkets.

The apartment is in a great location, very close to the beach and a short walk to restaurants, shops and the subway station, making it very convenient. The building is secure and I never felt unsafe walking to and from. The apartment itself is very quiet and comfortable, if a little bit worn-down (carpet is quite old), and is full of natural light which is very nice. The bathroom situation is a little unusual, with a shower head between the toilet and sink and no dedicated shower stall. After showering you'll need to squeegee the water into the drain as it doesn't drain itself, which can be a bit annoying, but this is a small compromise for a nice place in a good location, and buildings in Rio are not as new as other cities so these things should be expected.

Thank you Giselle for being a great host.