Ok first of all this was my first time using AirBnB so I was weary about using it but my first experience was amazing Patricia was always on top of things she gave us suggestions on where to go or what to eat and what not to do for our own safety on top of that the apartment was impeccable very modern with all the commodities you would have back home. It was very clean and well kept and the bed was so comfortable I could sleep there forever my friend slept in the pull out couch and he slept just as comfortable as I did! The area is also really good next to a lot of bars banks restaurants and vendors and just one block from the beach of copocabana . Also the doormen were very attentive remembered us by name and was always very courteous and friendly. We felt at home and I will definitely stay there again next time I go to Brazil I liked the apartment so much referred a friend from São Paulo to look into it if you're new to AirBnB and are looking to stay in rio I would highly recommend Patricia's apartment. :)