Great place, Gabriel lived in the US for many years so he speaks perfect English which will be helpful for many. I got sick at the end of the trip and he was very understanding at the decent but not flawless state in which I left the apartment. The only poor note is that I couldn't figure out the washing machine but it is likely that that was my fault. There is a 24 hour laundry service less than a block from the apartment though. Also, as with much of Copacabana, it is very close to the beach.