We stayed in Laura's flat over the New Year and it was great. The location is fantastic with an amazing view. We were able to watch the New Years fireworks right from the room! The flat is located near a pharmacy, market, and many restaurants. The area is quieter than the rest of Copacabana. The room is as described and shown in the photos. As others have mentioned, it is a suite within an apartment so you need to walk through the other space to get to the suite. The kitchen and bathroom were small, but all we needed for our stay. The shower is powerful. The kitchen was equipped with utensils, coffee maker, and a few pans.