We had a wonderful stay at Cristinas apartment. We were staying for 2 weeks during the Olympics and the flat was perfect for us. It is a really safe area in Gavea, right next to the Botanical Gardens and jockey club and with a big convenient shopping centre close by. The living room is beautiful, light and spacious. The kitchen is smaller but just what we needed for cooking in (hob, oven, microwave etc). Cristina went above and beyond the normal duties of a host, writing to us months in advance, reassuring my worries & answering all my questions and she was on hand throughout the duration of our trip. I hope we see her again!