LOCATION! Want a view of Beach and on clear nights you can see the Christ the Redeemer statue. The back door along the hallway seems scratchy. Steps from the beach. Steps away from the local restaurants, shops, and bakeries. Save money with Uber, because you may hit traffic if driving away from the beach areas. Great restaurants along the Main Street in both directions. Be sure to coordinate your arrival and check in time. Huge dislike of not being able to allow friends over to visit. Rio is filled with amazing people that you connect and become friends with, so I felt that was unfair. Overall, I highly recommended this rental to anyone looking to explore Rio. Things to do: Sugar Loaf tour. Christ the Redeemer tour. Hang gliding. Note: Book trips the afternoon prior via Trip Advisor or calling the companies direct for scheduling.