I stayed with Rose for 3 weeks for the Olympic Games and had the most wonderful stay. Rose kindly offered to meet me off the bus from the airport. Rose made me feel so welcome. It was like going home! The apartment is 5 mins walk from the Metro. The area is safe (I was a single female traveller) and I did not feel uncomfortable walking home even at night. There are supermarkets within minutes and good restaurants in the neighbourhood. Rose is very helpful and will do anything she can to make your stay enjoyable. We had a lovely night out together for some samba in Lapa, which is a 10 mins walk. There are food markets too, one on a Sunday morning not far from the Metro station in Gloria, just at the bottom of the road. This is truly like home away from home. Rose is a very genuine and kind host and I would recommend her 110%. I huge thank you Rose for for welcoming me to your home.