Originally Posted by
jk2317
I've used gringomanagement.com with wonderful results myself. I second this recommendation.
$120/night for a large 2 bedroom beachfront apartment. Linen service was available (schedule ahead of time) for around $30 per service, IIRC. I found having an apartment vastly superior to any hotel experience I've had (though I've never been in a hotel in Rio)
I've dealt with Dave although not stayed in his apartments and don't know him personally. He is very prompt and attentive in dealing with queries and emails IME. However AFAIK he has to work thru a 3rd party in Rio who is not always as efficient.
Also he is not as cheap as some of the local apt. brokers but this extra cost may be a safer bet for those not familiar with the local market and/or Portuguese. OTOH apts. priced in US$ tend to offer better value than normal when the Real is strong against the US$ as it currently is.