We had a very good time with Daniella! We had direct contact with her beforehand and she made our start in Rio very easy. She lives in a favela, but we have never felt uncomfortable! You can go for a walk without any problem. Furthermore, she arranged an unforgettable yoga class for us.
You are about 10-15 min from Copacabana and everything is walking distance.
We would recommend the accommodation at any time - especially the terrace has an unforgettable view over Rio.