I truly cannot fault Simon as a host, he is extremely personable and although he was not there to greet us in person, he always maintained good communication and ensured that a friend was there to meet us on arrival. The loft is in a fantastic location at the top of Pavão-Pavãozinho and is in easy reach of Ipanema/Copacabana and General Osório metro station. As detailed in the description, there is a lift which takes you up to the top of the favela however this was not working for the first five days of our stay which meant a lot of walking up and down the steps to the accommodation, manageable for those who are fit but for this reason I would not recommend the property for people with mobility issues. The views are incredible and Simon has good taste and has made great use of the space which appears just as it does in the photos on the listing, if not even better. The facilities offered are excellent and will not be found elsewhere for a similar price. We would not hesitate to stay here again and can only hope that the place is available next time we are in Rio! Obrigadão Simon :)