Rodrigo was extremely helpful. He greeted us when we arrived and was extremely accommodating. He spent over an hour with us giving us a tour of the place as well as tips for staying in Rio, including places to eat and things to do. He even helped us get tickets to watch a futbol match (aka soccer to Americans). The place is gated with a full-time security guard and no guests are allowed, so we felt safe. The place is only a block away from the beach and the farmers market was only half a block away. For anyone that wants to stay in the Copacabana Beach area, I think it's the perfect location. The apartment is very large and it has a nice balcony. If I were to come back to Rio and planned to stay in the same area, I would definitely stay here again.