Our party of 5 had simply a brilliant week at the Copacabana Beachfront property. I cannot imagine a better location to take in the sights and experiences associated with Rio's stunning beaches and coastline. We actually spent little time on the beach as the property is very conveniently located to get to an array of sites and experiences. Plenty of shopping, groceries, restaurants, car rentals, etc. within easy walking distance and taxis/Uber drivers swarm this area throughout the day and well into the night. We found the area to feel quite safe, noting the importance of being aware of your surroundings and keeping off the beaches at night. There was an attendant at both building entrances 24 hours a day to buzz you in so the building itself was very secure. Andrea is an excellent host; we had a few minor problems that she corrected right away and she periodically checked in via WhatsApp to make sure everything was fine during our stay. The view of the coast and the people from our 8th floor perch made just hanging out in the great living space a real joy. The apartment is very nicely decorated - great artistic touches everywhere, kitchen was well-appointed with all the essentials, washer/dryer, 2 full baths, bedrooms were a nice size and all the rooms had their own A/C units. We only ran the A/C at night in the bedrooms; during the day we opened up the big sliding glass doors to take in the street sounds and and feel the ocean breezes that flowed through the home. One simply cannot go wrong with staying in this property; it is a great place to call home while you are in Rio.