Carolina was an outstanding host! She went out of her way to make us feel comfortable and welcomed. She provided us with lots of helpful tips on places to go, including sights to see, restaurants, bars and more. On top of her helpful tips, she provided us with a printed outline of the cities in Rio that listed all of the tips she provided us with, plus more, such as where the locals hang out! We really enjoyed our stay. The apartment is exactly as pictured. Very neat and clean, open space, and a small little peak of Copacabana out of the window! I felt at home and would totally recommend this studio to anyone staying in Rio. It is a very short walk to both Copacabana and Ipanema, as well as cute little coffee shops and restaurants.