We had a great week long stay at Nora's place in Flamengo. The apartment is in a safe residential neighbourhood, close to the metro and both Flamengo and Botafogo beaches. There's a delightful streetside bar right next door where they serve simple food, local beers, and a great caiparinha. The apartment itself is clean and has everything you will need for your stay. Although we didn't meet Nora in person, she was always quick to respond to any questions we had throughout our stay. I would definitely recommend staying here, and if we come back to Rio, I would certainly book again.