The host, Eric, was very nice, very helpful, and very accomodating. The apartment is very well located at the heart of Copacabana. Everything you need is right there, markets, stores of all kinds, restaurants, and especially the beach at a 2 minutes leasurely walk. The apartment is clean, the building is safe and secured by doormen. I would definitely recommend this place and the host to anyone going to Rio de Janeiro. Thank you Eric for helping make my trip a success.