Heres the story in a nutshell:

- I have been to Brazil 36 times. This is the BEST place I have EVER stayed. It is the highest apartment (best view) in the ENTIRE city. It also happens to be in the best neighborhood in the city...all the best restaurants and beach is a 3 minute walk. I can't say enough how sick the view is. You have a view of entire beach, mountains and Lagoa from your PRIVATE pool. You also have the same view from each bedroom, living room and even the shower.

I liked the apartment so much I hit up the owner trying to buy it!

As for the owner, he hit me up no less than 5x making SURE we had zero problems. Super nice guy, very responsive, and the best experience I have had on airbnb with all of my rentals.

Oh, and my flight wasn't till 9pm the next day and when I asked him how late I could check out he let me stay the FULL day at no charge.

I can't recommend this apartment any more highly, it is the nicest place in Rio. I will stay here every time I"m in Rio...it will be one of the best places you've ever stayed..anywhere.