The listing was exactly what was expected. At one point, we had six people staying there, and the apartment fit all of us (with one person sleeping on the couch). It was a little cramped for 6 but still doable, especially if you're on a budget. The apartment was clean, had air conditioning, tv and cable, a functional kitchen, and a washing machine (no dryer though, you had to hang dry). It was also right above a grocery store. The location was excellent, 1.5 blocks to Copacabana beach and walking distance to everything important- restaurants, bars, clubs, etc. We would walk to ipanema some days along the beach and it would only take 15-20 minutes.

The area felt completely safe, but this be due to the thousands and thousands of people in the area along with the heavy police and security for the World Cup. I was there for the first two weeks of the WC. I never felt uncomfortable and never had any problems walking in our area or on our street late at night (and I'm a small girl in my 20s).

The best part of our apartment wS definitely Nadson and his family. Nadson came and met us at the airport with two cabs and even waited for the rest of our friends whose flights were delayed. His English isn't the best, but when he brought us to the apartment, his whole family came to meet us and make sure we were comfortable. His daughter Erica speaks perfect English and was able to give us several recommendations on places to eat and go out in the area, as well as general apartment and Rio advice. She also stayed in contact with us on whatsapp throughout the whole trip if we had any questions.

All in all, it was an excellent experience and an amazing price for the location (we paid considerably less than people staying around the area for the World Cup, including hostels ). If we return to Rio we would definitely love to stay at this apartment again.

Muito obrigado nadson!