I and my wife stayed there a week during carnival time in Feb. The location is great for access to the beach, Sugar Loaf (R$12 taxi or you can walk, we did both), street market and street party during the Carnival. You can also get to the Cristo easily by buying ticket at the park near Copacabana beach, around 3 blocks away from the house. It is cheaper and easier than going by train R$43 or smth like(cheaper than R$62 in the official website) that and no long line to wait when you arrive or leave the Cristo. The shower is standing up shower and better than the bath tub so ignore the dirty bathtub picture you see here. The hot water is little bit tricky to turn on. The room is clean and the view is great but it is hard sometimes to sleep with the AC right next to your head and being so loud. It is better than hostel but not the hotel and Brazil is nothing like US or Canada so don't expect too much and get disappointed when reality hits you. Mauricio is friendly and informative. Note that English is not popular here even it is tourist area so gear up on your Portuguese little bit before coming.