This was THE BEST travel experience I have had abroad and it started with Claudia! She is so responsive and helpful from the time of booking through the departure! She met my brother and I when we arrived, gave us the lay of the apartment, and sent us notes about activities we could do while in Rio for the Olympics. The apartment is EVEN BETTER than in the photos! You cannot appreciate the high ceilings and the view from the solarium window that overlooks Coppacabana beach unless you see it during the day and evening. Bathrooms and bedrooms are great with air-conditioning throughout. The apartment is right on Atlantico Avenida, so when you step out of the apartment steps, you are across the street from sand. Excellent proximity to restaurants and nightlife. Maxim's was excellent! There is a bar and restaurant right downstairs that I would assume is great also, we just did not make it there. Overall, count yourself lucky if you secure this truly amazing apartment or any other apartment managed by Claudia. She is an exceptional person and I look forward to staying here again in the near future! Look no further, this is where you want to be in Coppacabana!