Myself, my husband, and 5 other friends stay at Maria's wonderful apartment in Copacabana, Rio during the World Cup and had such a wonderful stay! Maria was extremely helpful in getting us set up with wifi, keys for the place, and instructing us how to use other amenities (washer, etc.). Further, her daughter Ruth contacted us prior to our stay to confirm everything. Ruth offered to help us with airport transportation and provided us with some great recommendations for what to do in Rio. I would recommend the place to further travelers!