May stay was great I already knew the neighborhood from past visits to Copacabana as host Daniel was always available if needed I made friends downstairs at the local restaurant below they are know for their amazing seafood and other dishes supermarkets gyms and money exchange or Banks less than 5 minute walk away beach right 2 minute walk he was open to my suggestions of more towels and linens for guest and I won't even say that's a complaint just a suggestion I made to him area is very very safe ...and if you're a surfer he has boards he offered the use of his of 1 of his if I wanted lessons....talking to him you get a organic real feeling of a person that cares about his guest and their stay if you love walking.. from apartment to Leme and back is about 4.5 miles getting taxis no problem..overall great stay would stay again ....oh yes water scorching hot in shower lol.....Doormen respectful and kind as well as neighbors that paths crossed in building