The apparmtent in which Térèse rents out rooms is located in the house directly next to the Hilton Hotel. It is at the border of Copacabana and Leme beaches... which I find the best place of the beach in Rio. The house has guards and therefore is safe. I have been able to use everything that was in the appartment and Térèse was happy to help me with everything I needed. She's a great host that cares about her guests.