By far the best place to stay when in Rio. Minutes walk from everything, including good cafes, restaurants, nightlife and supermarkets. Apartment is beautifully adorned, spacious and inviting, and Lydie is all too willing to bend over backwards to help accommodate your stay and give you a taste of the Carioca lifestyle (not to mention her world-class caipirinhas if you ask nicely...). Will most certainly be back to Rio - truly the cidade marvilhosa!