The apartment was cute and had everything we needed as advertised which was great, especially after hearing some other folks horror stories about their various accommodations being cancelled the day before they arrived in Rio.

The apartment is literally two blocks from copacabana beach and a very short walk to ipanema beach (we spent most of or time here as we like it more). Front desk staff is very pleasant even though we speak limited Portuguese. Very easy to get cabs, take the metro, or bus from this location.