Our experience in Gabriel's flat was simply great. The place was just like the pictures: clean, modern, with everything you needed and more (a blender to make fresh juices in the morning, a water dispenser, a coffee machine and a possibility to watch Youtube videos directly on the big TV, which was perfect to listen to funky playlists while cooking! Maybe just a cutting board could be added to the mix). The flat is situated in a nice building, 5 minutes from Copacabana beach and 2 minutes from a supermarket and other restaurants/shops. You definitely feel safe there, even at night. Its quite a big/busy street but since the window is on the other side (no sea view though), there's not much noise. And if you fear the heat, the air conditioning is working miracles. To top it off, Gabriel was fast to answer to any of our questions. I would definitely recommend staying in this studio to enjoy Copacabana's buzzing charm!