Vera is an excellent host and her apartment in Botafogo is a perfect place to stay for a visit to Rio de Janeiro. I would definitely come back next time I am in Rio.

From the beginning, Vera was very easy to communicate with and flexible. My flight arrived in Rio very early, but Vera was able to meet me at the apartment at 8am. She gave a tour of the apartment, which includes everything listed in the post, and many other amenities that I was not expecting. (The apartment is stocked with everything from shampoo, soap, TP, towels, tampons, a sewing kit, foreign plug adapters, water filter, ceiling fans, beer, snacks, an extra set of keys, and even a metro card with some credit on it!) She also sent a very nice guide to the city to help me plan my visit. She was also very flexible with our check-out time and let us stay in the room until 6pm because our flight did not leave until nighttime.

On top of all of this, the apartment is directly in front of Botafogo Beach, next door to Botafogo Praia Shopping, a block away from the Botafogo Metro Station, and surrounded by shops, cafes, restaurants, and taxis are everywhere.

For my wife and I, this was the perfect place to stay for a few nights and I would recommend it to anyone who is going to Rio. We were sad to leave!