Guilherme and his wife were great hosts! They were warm, welcoming and communicative. The apartment is very clean and modern. The bed was comfortable and the room was perfect for two people. The bathroom was clean and there was decent water pressure in the shower.

I felt very safe in the apartment and surrounding area. There is a 24 hr doorman and the street is buzzing with people late into the night. The location is extremely convenient (close to the metro and many bus stops) and a 5 min walk to Copacabana beach. The noise from the street is audible, but I was able to sleep just fine (bring ear plugs if you are sensitive). There are many restaurants and bakeries close by. Pavoa Azul was fantastic for dinner (it does get very busy around 9/10 pm, just go to the counter to put your name on the list for a table and grab a cold beer while you wait). Sofa Cafe is a great place to get your coffee fix. In fact, it was the only place I came across while in Brazil that served cold brew, along with many other (hipster American) styles of coffee. The bakery (I think called Fornalha), had amazing rolls and cakes (breakfast under US$1).