This listing is in a prime location. There are plenty of stores, tourist shopping, and restaurants nearby. You can go right outside the building and cross the street and be be right on the beach. We felt really safe here since most nights we came back around 3 or 4am. The doormen were really friendly to us. The bedrooms were perfect as each bedroom had its own bathroom and individual air conditioning unit. I would recommend this location to any foreigner who wants to be able to enjoy the beach, shopping, and go to all the touristy locations that Rio de Janeiro has to offer. I would definitely stay here the next time I visit. The host was very responsive and even sent a message to check in on us during our stay.