This apartment was absolutely the perfect place to stay in Rio. First off, Cristina was a great host, letting us know everything necessary every step of the way. When we arrived, Charlotte and Marina met us at the apartment to give us a tour as well as inform us about the surrounding area. They were fully prepared with a lovely fruit basket as well as some items in the refrigerator and a jar of local candies for us. More than that, they had laid out maps and guide books and written important places and suggestions in them. It was the perfect welcome for our first time in the city. On top of the welcome and the apartment that felt like home, we were only a few minute walk to Copacabana and maybe ten minutes to Ipanema. It was a dream. I would absolutely love to come back and stay here again.