A great stay overall. We felt safe, and loved the location, less than a five minute walk away from Copacabana beach, with great restaurants nearby. Towels are actually included, despite what the listing says. Communication with the host was extremely easy (WhatsApp, and he speaks great English) and he had good recommendations for the area, as well as making check in very convenient. The only surprise was that the apartment was slightly more lived-in than the photos show. They show a spotless apartment, but the reality was that a deep clean could be good. There were no real issues with cleanliness at all, but we were just expecting a bit different due to the photos. Would absolutely stay here again.