First of all, I can recommend Marcos as a very accurate, responsive and hospitable host. We had no communication issues and all our inquiries were addressed ASAP. The apartment is really nice, situated right in front of the Copacabana beach (you can see it clearly in the windows). There are a lot of good cafés, restaurants and supermarkets nearby, so there were no issues with good food. If you want to visit Rio, this apartment would definitely be a nice choice!