An extremely well positioned apartment that I found to be both comfortable and secure. I especially found the 24 hour door security a big bonus whilst Carlos and Carla were close by should I need any help however left me in total privacy. I found all of the local restaurants and bars to provide good quality food and value whilst there is a small super market literally round the corner. Everything in the apartment worked as it should and the shower was always hot and the bed comfortable. I travelled to Brazil to be close to my jiu jitsu club (5 mins walk away) yet the beach was 100yards away. I recommend visiting both fortes either end of copacabana beach as well as the usual tourist attractions. The apartment is exactly as the photographs show and provided excellent value for money (one of my choosing factors) allowing me to stay for longer. Don’t get me wrong if you pay 4 or 5 x the price you can stay in a swish hotel but there’s something more personal about an Airbnb and the independence that provides as a base. I spent a month in copacabana and I didn’t have 1 single problem, I was vigilant and didn’t go out after say 10.30pm but always felt safe when I was out and about. There’s a higher police presence on a weekend when the beaches are busier and day to day you’ll generally not go more than a couple of blocks without seeing one kind of cop or another. There is a problem with homelessness so it’s not unusual to see people asleep in the street and most days people will approach you asking for help (money) but all the homeless people I encountered were polite and non aggressive. You kinda feel sorry you can’t help everyone but when you’re there do your bit and help someone if you can because I think that the generosity of travellers and the locals puts food in their bellies and gives them hope. I’m looking forward to my return next year.