José's apartment was exactly what we needed for our week in Rio during carnival. It's a spacious apartment, good for 3-4 people. The apartment is located right in the center of Lapa where all the buzz is, and the street it's located on is relatively quiet so you get the best of both worlds. The apartment is surrounded by numerous coffee shops, bars and restaurants. It's a 15 minute walk to the Metro station that takes you straight to Copacabana and Ipanema beach. Being located right in the center of Lapa, you can easily find Ubers and taxis any time of the day. I personally felt that the location was safe but of course you need to avoid having your phone in plain sight like anywhere else in rio. Definitely recommend Jose's place.