For our trip to Rio we stayed at Alex and Anastasia's studio in Copacabana. It was one of the best decisions we made. They are are the consummate hosts. When we arrived Alex gave us a quick run down of the studio and where everything was and how to use it. After that he gave us the lay of the land, including great restaurants and things to do and see in the area. Alex also offered to take us out one day up to Corcovado, Tijuca Forest and then on a tour of a couple other neighborhoods. We also stopped for lunch at a local restaurant to try the Acai, which was delicious. They couldn't have been nicer and the studio was the perfect place to stay. It was very private and in a great area. We couldn't recommend this place more. If you stay here you will get so much more out of your experience than you would staying in a hotel.