Our stay at Gratia's place in Botafogo was perfect! The flat is very bright and clean, amazing view on the Corcovador and the Christ; also the building being part of the Mercure Hotel you can access all the amenities like swimming pool and fitness room, plus they have a 24-hour front desk ready to help you.
The neighborhood of Botafogo is a rather residential one, very safe and with all the commodities like restaurants, grocery stores and everything just a few steps from the building.
Gratia was really a great host, very flexible (she allowed us to arrive like very early on our first day!) and she gave us good recommendations on restaurants nearby (thank you for the tip on Comuna, their burgers are really yummy and the place is awesome!).
I would definitively recommend Gratia's place for travelers who want to enjoy Rio not only for the beach but also for the city center which is another experience worth to try!
Thank you for eveything Gratia and see you soon!