The location is very good, few blocks form Copacabana beach and near a subway station. The area is very safe and the house is located on a gated street which added to the feel of security. My room was a bit too small for eventually two people but it was good for me since I was by myself. Sergio mentioned there are other rooms in the house but at this time they were all booked. . Sergio was a gracious host giving good and usefull information about what to do in Rio. My experience was good.