I stayed in Helena's charming studio apartment, located at the border of Ipanema and Copacabana, for 8 wonderful nights. Helena was a wonderful, welcoming host, and was readily available to provide advice and tips whenever needed. The location was great - near the beach, metro, and grocery stores. When looking for a place to stay, a high priority should be choosing a host that will quickly respond to any issues that may arise, as minor issues are not uncommon in apartments in Rio, especially during longer stays. I experienced minor issues with with the bathroom door and Internet during my stay and Helena was extremely quick to respond. I would definitely recommend staying here!!!