Maria was very friendly and responsive to emails/messages. We were in Rio for 4 nights for the World Cup. This apartment was in a good location, the quiet side of Copacabana, and also close to Ipanema beach. The neighborhood seemed safe. Bus stops to Cristo Redentor and Sugarloaf were only within a few blocks, while there were many restaurants and cafes nearby. The Wifi was fast. Security guard was in the entrance 24/7. However, the apartment was smaller than expected, especially with so much furniture in it. It was a little of a challenge to fit three of us and was a little hard for us to just even walk around in the unit. The bathroom was less than decent and the water pressure for shower was extremely low. The interior was a little dated. The beds were a little hard but did serve the purpose. I thought the price was a little high but understood that it was mainly because of the World Cup. Two friends of mine paid a slightly lower rate for an apartment room in Copacabana that fitted up to 2 to 3 people and had much better condition. I understand it might not be comparable between entire apartment and apartment room but suggest people to do more research. Nevertheless, I would recommend this place if location is your primary or sole focus.