We had a fantastic stay at Alex and Anastasia's studio in Rio. We originally booked a different accommodation in Rio but decided to change to their studio because of all the wonderful reviews and the great pictures and we definitely were not disappointed! Alex is such a nice person and a great host, he really takes time out to get to know his guests. We had a great day with him going up to the Cristo Redentor, around Tijuca, eating lunch, and then he was nice enough to bring us to the Marina to inquire about sailing possibilities! Too bad we weren't able to go sailing with him and Anastasia, maybe next time! The flat itself was perfect for me and my bf. The location was great, we felt very safe. It was around the size of a standard hotel room but the use of space was very good, it was tastefully decorated, and it had everything we needed during our stay. All of the positive reviews here are very accurate. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these hosts and this apartment to anybody! Definitely worth the money!