Marcio was a great host. Very attentive and willing to help out as much as he could. He was always on top of the communication answering all the questions quickly. He met us to show the place and left us food/drinks/water in the apartment. The apartment looked like the pictures it is not very big but it is conformable and has everything we needed. The only not so great part is the small kitchen but it has everything you need to make a meal. We didn't cook much because there are so many great restaurants and cheap good food around the area. The apartment is two blocks from the beach and Posto 10 in Ipanema and it is a short walk from Leblom. If you know Rio you know that this is a prime location. There are buses in the front street and the new subway station is one block way where you can go to other parts of the city. Doormen were helpful and they were there 24/7. Again this is the BEST LOCATION in Rio for a great price and Marcio was a great host. We hope to go back there one day. Thank you!