We really like Maria's apartment. It's close to all parts of rio and very safe. In the near are a lot of (super-) markets, bars and shopping centers. Copacabana is by feet 15 mins. Would I go again to rio I would take again her apartment. Maria is very helpful and bought a few things for us like bread, cheese, banana and something like that. She helps us to bought bus tickets to another city. Thank you Maria for our great stay there. :)