It's hard to say enough about how wonderful Margareth's apartment is for a Copababana beach getaway! Although it doesn't directly face the beach, the apartment has incredible beach views from the living room and bedroom windows, and are literally just a few steps from all the action on Avenue Atlantico and Copacabana Beach. There are wonderful beachfront restaurants just outside, and it's no more than a 15 minute walk to Ipanema Beachas well. If it's cool enough, you can leave the windows open and go to sleep to the sound of the waves at night, mixed with the wonderfully alive sounds of Rio. The apartment has two great bathrooms with beautiful showers, and a beautiful kitchen with everything you need to cook in, or to reheat last night's leftovers. There are also plenty of places to lounge around in the very large main room, and the air conditioner works wonderfully. You also have the security of friendly 24-hour doormen in the building, along with a super fast elevator to get up and down from the 5th floor. I will definitely stay at this wonderful place again - it was a real home for me for 10 days in Rio and I can't wait to return. Oh and last but not least, Margareth is an AMAZING host who was available for any requests or messages I had, night or day, and who could not have been sweeter or more supportive. A very high recommendation!!!