It was the best way to truely experience Rio staying in this apartment. The street itself is full (and i mean FULL) of character and there's never a dull moment happening outside. I found it completely safe at any time of the day or night. It's close to both Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the subway and bus lines. Louri was extraordinarily helpful with any questions you had about Rio. Staying here definitely added something special to my stay and I absolutely loved every second of it. I couldn't recommend this place and this city highly enough. Amazing.