I had a really enjoyable 3 day stay in Alex's apartment in Copacabana. The photos are very accurate & the studio really comes into its own in the evening, with Alex's imaginative decor! The supermarket, bank, beach & shops are all close by. I was a solo traveller but felt safe. There is 24 hr security. The studio was surprisingly quiet & very well equipped. It is small but is ideal for one person or a couple. Alex is a great host and patiently explained everything to me when I arrived. I did the tour with him and had a great day out, visiting places I would never have gone to on my own. We ate in a typical restaurant and Alex introduced me to both new foods and to an amazing variety of Brazilian music. Thanks for a great stay Alex! I will definitely be back if I come to Rio for the Olympics!