My girlfriend and I stayed in this apartment for a week and had a great experience. The place itself is exactly as pictured--a big, bright, spacious, clean studio--and there are lots of little design touches that don't show up in the photos.

The location is good, right on the border between Copacabana and Leme, with a nice mix of tourist things (a Best Western is across the street) and local things (supermarket, restaurants, etc) nearby. The metro is a close walk as are a few bus stops that can get you pretty much anywhere in the city. And, of course, the beach is right down the street.

Most of all, we enjoyed the experience because of Rafael. He was extremely attentive and helpful, even providing a booklet highlighting essential things near the apartment. We had some issues with our air conditioning one night and he was on the case quickly, finding an electrician immediately and keeping us updated. It was exactly how you would want a host to respond and we appreciated it. Highly recommended.