STAY THERE! The location is perfect, the flat is super clean, wifi is awesome, the room is great and Julio and his parents are the best hosts ever. Location is the best, next to Copacabana palace. 1 min from the famous beach, 30 secs away from bars and restaurants. There is also a cute souvenirs markets 2 mins walk from the house. The metro stop is 3 minutes walk. The place is located in a very safe neighbourhood and there is a security guard at the bottom of the building 24/24 hours. We stayed there during carnival and it was the best decision we made. We booked few months in advance and Julio was always responding to all our questions within few hours. He even gave us the best tips to get carnival tickets. Julio and his parents are very welcoming, they are genuine people who truly care about their guests. We felt like at home when we were there the entire time! The all family went beyond their duties of hosts. They treated us like a king and a queen. They are very generous, have a big heart and wonderful soul. The room is really modern, comfortable and has a great air con. There is also a cupboard, a desk and a TV in the bedroom. The bathroom is very clean (Julio cleaned it at least twice a day!) and there is hot/cold water and the pressure is good too. Towels are provided. Laundry is available too. We used the kitchen to cook few meals too. There is a oven, a stove and a tall fridge. Filtered water is available. Wifi works perfectly. Julio's mum served us breakfast every day. They also make sure that you don't have any allergies. Breakfast included yummy homemade jams, butter, bread, croissants, cake, cheeses, ham, tapioca, fruits, milk, coffee... We loved our time there and we recommend this place 100%. Best place to stay in Rio and best hosts ever! Thanks again for making our stay memorable. Patrick and Cécile from Travel4lifeblog