My stay at Alcione's place was perfect! Check-in was smooth. Upon arrival, Alcione took the time to give me a brief tour of the neighborhood and answered any questions I had including showing me the supermarket, pharmacy, and pointed me in the direction of where Copacabana and Ipanema were. The location of the apartment is perfect because you are literally minutes away from Copacabana and Ipanema. The room itself is perfect. There is air conditioning, ample space to put away things, and Alcione lets you have a private stay. Although I was sharing the apartment with her, I still felt like it was a private stay because I had access to the the kitchen, the bathroom at any time! I highly recommend Alcione's apartment for any visitors to Rio de Janeiro!