This apartment in Copacabana was perfect. I originally planned on having a small group of friends joining me, and after plans fell through, I booked quickly with Patrick. After comparing the rates, locations and details of apartments in the area, I'm confident I made the best choice. I arrived on Tuesday on the early international flight, and with a guest leaving that morning I didn't expect to be in the apartment until 3pm. The maid was prompt each scheduled day, and after cleaning for a couple hours, I was able to check in an hour early. The apartment seemed small at first, but I quickly realized it was more than enough space. The kitchen had a small refrigerator and sink. There were plenty of glasses, plates and utensils. The storage under the sink had power converters and other small tools I didn't expect. His bookshelf had plenty of books including guides for traveling and speaking the language of Brazil. The dining room table fit 4 people comfortably and the living room couch was a plus. The balcony gave a decent view of the local area and a nice view of the mountains at night. The bedroom had a comfortable bed and the closet was also a plus. The location in the middle of Copacabana, with the beach 3 blocks down was perfect. I was near a wide variety of shopping stores and restaurants. Taxis, buses and the subway were all easy to catch right outside the hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful, and I couldn't have imagined anything better. The pool area looked great, but it rained the few times I planned on swimming there. Overall, a good time and apartment thanks to Patrick. I would definitely recommend this place to others traveling here in the future.