Loved the location. Blocks from the beaches and arapordor. Brought my skateboard so I was able to get anywhere near copacabana and ipanema beaches in less than 15 minutes . Levy spoke very good English and was able to show me personally where the best places to exchange money were and also restaurants and markets near by. Didn't have any problems with the apartment and I felt safe where I was being so close to the beach. Would definitely stay again.