Stop looking at other airbnbs for Rio and just book this one! The apartment is incredible. Its location is extremely centralized to the touristy things like Pão de Açúcar, Cristo Redentor etc. Parking is really accessible nearby if you rent a car, ask the Porteiro (guy that lets people in the apartment building) and he’ll show you exactly where to park for free and not get a ticket. The space is gorgeous, the decorations are impeccable and tasteful, the bathrooms are an absolute dream. We had hot water even with both showers running at the same time. The kitchen is fully functioning as well and worked for a a couple of meals. The TV works perfectly, the couch is way more comfy than it looks, and the beds themselves were SO comfortable I want to buy one for our house. Sandra is amazing, she made sure we had everything for a simple breakfast, showed us around, and chatted with us when we were checking in. In our 17 day trip to Brazil (Manaus, Belo Horizonte, and Rio), this airbnb was by far the best. I can’t restate that enough! Marcelo is so nice to share the space with airbnb guests. Thank you!