The apartment is very cosy, just as the pictures indicate. It is tastefully decorated, with some nice Carioca elements and it reflects high hotel standards. The bathroom is amazing. The apartment is well equipped, suitable for longer stays as well. You cannot be much closer to Copacabana beach than this, but Ipanema is also a few minutes walk, just like the metro station. There is no noise from the street, as the window is on the other side, opening to a small inner courtyard. The only thing one might hear when the window is open, is the air conditioner of surrounding apartments. The air conditioner in the apartment works very well, which is why I kept the window closed most of the time. I enjoyed my one week stay here and would not hesitate to repeat it in the future. Luiz Antonio provided a lot of useful information about Rio de Janeiro and its surroundings. Muito obrigado!