My stay in Rio was wonderful and the apartment was great! Its location, modern updates, and cleanliness are huge pluses! The apartment is 2 blocks from Copacabana Beach, 3 blocks from the metro, and a short walk from Ipanema. It's on a pretty busy street, so safety wasn't an issue. Also, there's a doorman for added security. I never met Danny, but was greeted by a host who, although there was a language barrier, made it clear that she was there to help me with anything!