Gustavo is a friendly and helpful host. The apartment is as it appears from the description and photos on the site - a simple, spartan, space to sleep whilst in Rio. The neighbourhood is residential, quiet and safe. Largo do Machado with its metro and bus connections is a five minute walk. One of Rio's oldest and best known restaurants - Cafe Lamas - is five minutes' walk away. In the Praca Sao Salvador there is a supermarket, restuarant, a couple of bars and a bakery/coffee shop. The latter you will need as the kitchen listed as one of the apartment's amenities is no more than a cubicle with a small sink and a microwave. Making a coffee isn't possible, still less cooking food.