Valerie and Alex were the perfect hosts and their apartment is beautiful and ideally located. We (two couples) spent five nights in the flat and had a great time. The apartment is very comfortable for 4 people, has a nice design, layout and decoration and the rooftop terrace is the ideal place for a drink or just to relax. Location is very good, really close to both the Copacabana and Ipanema beach. Actually it is only 2 minutes walk to the closest beach (I think it was Posto 5 in Copacabana). The area feels totally safe. A lot of restaurants are nearby, super market just across the street, Metro close by. Valerie also gave us a big map and showed us exactly where her favorite places can be found. Valerie and Alex even helped us making plans for our 3 week trip through Brazil and came to the flat only to bring us an extra set of towels that we had asked them for.
Thank you so much and hope to be back!