I stayed here during the World Cup. The reviews are correct. Gabriella is an awesome hostess. She was in a different country when I was scheduled to check in, yet she made sure she provided several means of communication to reach her if needed. Her instructions on how to check-in are so thorough so I never really needed to reach her. She made sure the security officer at the front door was aware of my arrival.

The listing was exactly as expected and depicted in the pictures shown. The place itself is a little small so for 1 or 2 people it is great. For 3 people it could get a little tight. With all the plates & utensils in the kitchen it really feels like a home away from home. It has a pretty cool mirrored-wall

The biggest draw for this place is its location. It was awesome. You are basically no more than 4 blocks away from two different Metro subway stops. Plenty of corner stores and restaurants nearby. Few blocks from the beach. It sits on a main street that is frequented by city buses well into the later hours of the night. Obviously you have to use common sense street smarts anywhere, but as a city boy growing up and for a first-timer in Brazil I felt very comfortable walking around this area during the day and night.

Understand this is not the Ritz Carlton, but an awesome older-style home away from home that will provide you with everything you need while you stay in Copacabana.