The location of the apartment cannot be better, it’s just 2 blocks away from Copacabana beach. Ipanema beach is just a short stroll away (20-30 minutes, depending how fast you can walk).

Two blocks away is Cantagalo Metro station, great to go to the Centro or Lapa and save on taxis.

Big supermarket is also few blocks away and most conveniently a small bakery is just few doors away where you can get fresh bread and pastries every morning.

Although the building is on the noisy street, the apartment is at the back, meaning you can’t hear any of the traffic and street noise, which are usually very loud everywhere in Rio.

The apartment is very clean and really spacious for a couple such as we were, it has plenty of space in the bedroom part, which is great again if you are a couple. The bed is large and comfortable too. The bedroom has a view of the hill behind the building and other buildings are quite far away. There is enough wardrobe space to put all your belongings away from sight.

The kitchen has everything you need for a short stay in Rio, big fridge and a cooker. The “living room” part is smaller than the bedroom and has sofa-bed where another two people can sleep. There is also a fold-out table and a TV with enough channels to satisfy a Brasilian.

Another aspect, which is important to me for working on the go, is the Internet Wi-Fi connection - the signal was strong and speed was fast enough to do anything.

Carlos, the host, is really sweet and accommodating, speaks good English and answers emails really quickly.

I highly recommend this apartment to anyone, especially on a budget.