Roger's apartment was just as advertised, a great first experience using AirBNB (let alone my first time in Brazil!).

Roger was responsive from prior to booking all the way to checking out. We had to change our itinerary about 2 weeks prior, but he was accommodating and made it very easy. He provided lots of good advice while we were in Rio - places to see (that we hadn't previously planned through guidebooks), things to do, etc. The only mishap we had was during check-in, we had to wait about an hour in the lobby (just a bit tiring after flying from the US), but not a big deal in the grand scheme of things.

Location was great - short walk to the beach; a block from the subway station; stores/restaurants/bank close by; since it's on a well-known street, taxi drivers were always able to find it. The apartment was clean and stocked with towels/beach towels/extra sheets/drinks/fruit/fresh flowers/coffee ... making the stay very comfortable. There is no doubt I will be recommending this place to friends and family.