I and two other friends, all foreigners but living and working in Sao Paolo, came to Rio to spend the last week of the year 2016. João warmly welcomed us on the first day at his appartment explaining everthing we needed to know. The location is as good as it gets in Copacabana, about 10-15 minutes walk from the beach, near many nice restaurants, bakeries and grocery shops. Everything you need is available in the house, including washing and drying and all kitchen utensils, microwave, an iron, airconditioning, warm water etc.