Freddy is a great host! We had lots of questions and he helped answer them all very promptly over airbnb messenger. He gave great suggestions of what to do depending on our preferences - it was like having a friend in Rio that we never met. The apartment looks just like the pictures and is in a great location, close to Copacabana beach. We felt very safe - the building had 24 hour security and the apartment had a safe. It would have have been a bit more convenient if there was a second mirror outside the washroom (by the second sink) - it would have just made getting ready a bit faster in the mornings. If you stay there, you also have to try the croissants at a bakery called, Boulangerie Guerin - just one street away! We would definitely recommend staying here!