Great value. Although we never met Georgio he replied at all our question in the next 5 mn. A special attention on the door ´joyeux Noel' for welcome in french. We were afraid at a first glance to come in Lapa but honestly wé ´d rather to prefer than ipanema or Copacabana to feel more the cariocas than the tourist area and on Saturday night it's the place to be to feel the Samba also. Giorgio was very helpfull the flat is as per description and you feel safe. We get even the Parking from Georgio which was perfect Honestly I recommand to stay in this flat if you want to escape from the crowdy tourist area. In any case you can take metro or bus to be in 30 mn on the beach.