The apartment is actually nicer than I expected, very spacious, with air con and all the other amenities to make you feel comfortable (many bath and beach towels, snacks and fresh fruit in the fridge, shampoo that is really a shampoo and not just soap, etc ..), located in Leme it will allow you to experience the copacabana area in a totally different, local way. No tourists here , although you are a short walk from the beach and some good local bars (with people playing and dancing samba spontaneously) and restaurants. This is a great base to explore rio for first timers, as you are between Copacabana (Ipanema, Leblon, Christo...) and downtown (as well as Santa Teresa, etc). The area is very safe; there is a 24 hrs security and the apartment is located on a quiet street. Although we arrived very late at night (past midnight), Adriana was waiting for us in the apartment to welcome us and give us the keys. Very appreciated!