I have two words to describe this host, available and accommodating. When I arrived several hours early he allowed me to check in much earlier than we initially planned and when I had a question, he responded almost immediately. As a host, couldn't get much better.
As for the apartment; it couldn't get much better. I felt very safe, the location was amazing and the beach was a very quick walk away.
I had a stellar time in Rio that is in no small part thanks to Brunello and this apartment.