This was my second trip to Rio and the second time I stayed at Helena's apartment. It was another great vacation!

Helena's apartment is a great place with everything you need to enjoy your stay there. The location is perfect, situated in Copacabana at the edge of Ipanema; I found the area and the building (with doormen 24 hours a day) to be very safe. Helena was extremely quick to respond to all of my questions both before and after checkin. She worked with me on arrival and departure times. I got to meet Helena this time and she is as gracious in person as she is over email.

On this trip, her son picked me up at the airport when I arrived in Rio and took me back on my last day (for a very reasonable fee). I found this extremely convenient, and I would definitely suggest this for anyone, especially first timers to Rio.

As I told Helena, I will be back, and I sincerely hope this great space will be available for me when I do!