We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Charles' apartment! The location was perfect - two blocks from Ipanema beach and just a few from Copacabana. The area is full of great restaurants and bars as well as supermarkets, making exploring the neighborhood a great joy :-) We also felt completely safe walking around at night in the area and the staff was super helpful in assisting us. The apartment is perfect for 2 people, air-conditioned and nicely decorated. I would highly recommend a stay at Charles' apartment!