Patricia and Paulo's apartment is the best! It is a stone's throw from Copacabana beach! And is accessible to everything.
The flat is very clean, well-equipped with wifi, lots of cabinets, a choice between ceiling fan, a/c or window! Comfortable bed, heater, very nice towels, and a small kitchenette.
There is a Metro very closed to their place too.
They also picked me up from the airport and the moment I met them, I knew I am in good hands! :-)
My stay in Rio was even made more special because I now have a family in Rio. Patricia and Paulo has given me a 'home-away-from-home'. They were more than a host, going out of their way to make my stay in Rio very comfortable. I am VERY VERY HAPPY to have stayed with them. I hope that you get to share the experience I had in Rio and with them, coz no amount of words can describe how wonderful Rio is and how excellent Patricia and Paulo are! All the best to them!