I visited Rio for seven days with two other travelers. This apartment was a very clean space located in a great location. The place was right between the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, as well as many great restaurants and shops. We felt very safe in this neighborhood during our stay. Cristina was a very helpful host that went above and beyond our expectations, leaving fresh fruit, milk, juice and candy for us upon our arrival, which was much appreciated and made us feel very welcome. She also was very quick to respond to any inquiries that we had. Charlotte, who showed us around the building and neighborhood, was also very great in orienting us and providing some awesome suggestions for restaurants, bars, and getting around the city. She assisted us in navigating the city with our limited Portuguese language skills. I would highly recommend staying here to anyone traveling to Rio.