To make it short, it was AWESOME. Brunello was the best host ever. He met with us the first day and explained all details of the apartment; he gave us tips on places to visit and restaurants, supermarkets, etc around the apartment. Location couldn't be better. The beach is just 2-3 blocks away (5 min walk). Restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, and bars all within a 5 min walk. The neighborhood is 100% safe, no problem to walk alone at night. I totally recommend this place to anyone planning to visit Rio. I'm going next year for the World Cup with my 2 brothers and will try to book this apt if available. Best of the best!