Rod's place is AMAZING! The pictures doesn't serve any justice for the beauty of his home. In my many years of using Airbnb this was my first time actually renting out a room instead of the entire apartment. Rod and Anderson were amazing host. I arrived to chocolates on the bed....which was a special sweet touch. It's all about the small details. The private room was amazingly decorated, comfortable, spacious, plenty of closet space, natural lighting and so much more. You also have your own private bathroom which was a plus. The apartment is literally 2 blocks from Copa Beach and an array of restaurants and public transportation within walking distance. Impanema beach is not too far maybe 10-15 min walk. Rod speaks both English and Portuguese which was extremely helpful during my stay. They're both knowledgeable about where to go and what to see in Rio and that was a plus. I learned so much from Rod about the history of Brazil that I never knew. If you're looking for a great place to stay in Rio, this is definitely the place to book. Oh did I mention Anderson is an amazing cook! 😁 I will definitely book again when I come back.