The location gives you a choice of both Ipanema beach to the right or Copacabana Beach a short walk to the left. Within blocks there is everything you could want or need walking distance and ubers, taxis, and food delivery are all easy to get to the apartment. The residents were really nice in the times we encountered them. My only warning would be that if you have any need for strong wifi, this apartment is challenging. It's speed, even after a new router was brought over, is that comparable of dial up. Also there was a small pest issue that needs to be addressed (ants) in the kitchen area. Other than that, water gets nice and HOT for showers, air conditioners are capable of completely freezing you out of the apartment if you aren't careful so you dont have to worry about being hot and the place has all the things you would need to prepare a stovetop meal. Mozart has the most amazing and loving assistant named Cameron. She was so sweet we tried to tip her and she refused it graciously. Had a great time and will be back. Mozart has a lot of properties, and his profile will be my first stop when I search from now on!