Tiago is an excellent host. The apartment is large with high ceilings and many amenities to make your stay comfortable. There was even fruit and snack items set out as well as cold beverages in the refrigerator when we arrived. Very good wifi and cable TV with movie channels and a very nice new TV. The air conditioning works great.
The location is excellent as you would expect. A straight 2-1/2 block walk to the beach. Nearby, 1/2 block away is a wonderful padaria (bakery), a mini-market and nearby a Chinese Carry Out restaurant. Just a 1-1/2 block walk to Nossa Sra de Copacabana, a main road one block off of and parallel to the beach with restaurants, bars, supermarkets, pharmacies and shops. All-in-all, this is an excellent choice on a quiet street where you will be living among the locals.