I had a great stay in Jorge's apartment in Barra, the accommodation is located in the best part of Barra and arguably one of the nicest areas of Rio with great restaurants and bars at your doorstep. It's very easy to reach places like Leblon, Copacabana, etc by using Uber or using the Metro (which is a 20 minute walk). The view from the balcony is a sight to behold, it is spectacular.