I just spend one great month on Claudia's apartment. The whole family were really friendly and they make me feel like I was at my own home. Claudia is the best host in Rio! She was very helpful to me giving me tips of lifestyle in Rio and checking if I might need something. The room is pretty small but is very comfortable, and the apartment is really safe and clean, and you have even your own refrigerator for your food. The neighbourhood is really nice, just at 2 blocks from the metro, 2 from copacabana beach and 1 of the most commercial avenue, you will find everything there, restaurants, supermarkets and tons of stores! Really well located and close to Ipanema! Definitely was one of the best decisions to stay there.