Claudia was an excellent host and the apartment was exactly as pictured. The apartment is located in a safe area close to both Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. Beds were comfortable and even our 6ft tall friend who slept on the couch couldn't complain. When booking the apartment Claudia responded to all of my questions promptly and she also was kind enough to drop off a hair dryer when we requested one. If I have friends ask me where I stayed in Rio, I would definitely recommend they check out Claudia's apartment!