The apartment was very comfortable, clean, and stylish with everything we needed to feel at home. The neighborhood is lively with many great restaurants around the corner as well as practical things like grocery stores, pharmacies, laundromats, and the subway. And of course it is just two blocks from Copacabana beach itself, which is absolutely stunning. Volnei was very welcoming and helpful, and gave us many tips for our visit to Rio. If we visit Rio again, this apartment would be my first choice for accommodation.