We stayed for five nights and would definitely recommend the studio. It's a delightful, cozy apartment, with a great location in the heart of Copacabana. You can walk to the beaches, both Copacabana and Ipanema (a little farther), and also to Sugar Loaf. There are many conveniences in the area - grocery stores, drugstores, banks, the metro / subway, and restaurants (try the chicken and cheese sandwiches at Cervantes). Alex and Anastasia are wonderful hosts. We texted when we landed at the airport, and Alex met us at the studio upon our arrival. We had a slight problem with the wireless internet when we arrived, but Alex came back and fixed it right away. One morning he drove us up to Corcovado (Cristo Redentor) because he was going running up there that day. He went running while we went to the summit to see the statue. Then he drove us back through the beaches, and we stopped for acai shakes on the way. It was such a nice thing to do, and it was great chatting with him and getting his local perspective on life in Rio and Brazilian culture. This was our first Airbnb experience, and it turned out great! We'd definitely recommend the studio; in an expensive city (for hotels and in general), it is a great value!