Awesome apartment in a great location. You cant beat the view from the living room windows and its in a area is great. Right next to the front door of the building is an excellent walk up empanada and beer place with some plastic furniture on the side walk. It was a great first impression of the area and Anthony Bourdain would be right at home there on the sidewalk.

Plenty of space in the apartment, modern bathrooms and a washing machine. The stove is a little small but why cook? Air conditioners are top notch and there is a good stereo in the main room with a jack for your MP3 player. There is a grocery store just down the street and plenty of restaurants within easy walking distance.

We never felt unsafe at any time of day or night in Copacabana. Lots of people out walking on the beach front late in to the night. It's easy to hail a cab on the main street anytime and fairs are cheap.

Also an easy walk to the Rio by Bike tour starting point, which was defiantly a highlight of our trip. http://riobybike.com/