While we never had the opportunity to meet Ana Paula due to her busy schedule, her friend Carlos took wonderful care of us. He was always quick to respond to our messages and gave very helpful advice regarding where to go and what to see. He was also very timely with both pick up and drop off of the keys. We are very thankful that Ana Paula was able to put us in touch with him. Despite being unable to meet her, Ana Paula was also always quick to respond and provided assistance whenever we needed.
The apartment itself was lovely and cozy. We immediately felt at home. The surrounding area was very charming, with several art galleries and excellent restaurants. It was also walking distance to many other destinations and very close to a bus stop.
We would definitely recommend this place to other travelers in Rio!