Paulo and Patricia were great, both before and during my trip. It's great to be so close to Copacabana beach. I walked there every day, sometimes just on a whim. The apartment is furnished just right, so it feels bigger than it is. It's great for a place to stay and to cook or store food, but you'll want to spend your time out exploring the beaches, Cristo Redentor, and Pao de Azucar. I liked the coffee shop across the street.