What a treat it was to stay in this apartment! My boyfriend and I visited Rio for a 2 nights at the end of our World Cup trip around Brazil. We arrived very early in the morning, but Mariza met us at the apartment in Copacabana at 7:00am to let us in. We were happy to find that we were 1 block from the beach and the FIFA Fan Fest. Coming and going was easy and safe both day and night, and the building staff was very helpful. The apartment was clean and looks just like the photos. There are bus stops, taxis, bars and a market right outside of the apartment too. Since we were only in RdJ for a short time, we did not spend a whole lot of time in the flat, but she checked in with us regularly to see if we needed anything--we didn't, but it was nice to know that she could help us if need be. Even before we arrived, Mariza was helpful in communicating with us about check-in, arrival, contact info, etc. We also had an early flight out and Mariza was able to arrange for the lobby guard to check us out. If you're looking for a cute place to stay that's close to the beach for a great price, this is it!