This apartment is an EXCELLENT location. VERY near a subway station, lots of amenities close by (supermarkets, laundromat, drugstore etc). The room is also very nice - great towels, comfortable bed, beautiful view as well. Copacabana beach is also around a 10 minute walk (5 to 7 minutes if you walk briskly). Marcos is also an excellent host. He is highly attentive and responds to inquiries quickly, and is quick to help. he also speaks English if you are worried about not being able to communicate in Portuguese. Would highly recommend staying in any of Marcos's apartments due to his hosting alone. Will definitely look into staying here again when I return!