Marcia is a great host. Communication was excellent and Marcia was flexible with respect to different requests. We did not meet her, but check-in was very easy and the doormen are excellent. The apartment is as described. Biggest advantages over other offers are the location (walking distance to both, Copacabana and Ipanema beach), while at the same time safe and relatively quite. For us, parking was one of the other important items as we came by car. The apartment is large enough for a small family. With our 5-year old daughter, it had the perfect set-up. The apartment is well-equiped (e.g. 2 bathrooms), internet works...what else could you ask for. Of course it is not luxurious! But the value for money is certainly good when you compare what else I have seen in Rio! We would stay at Marcia's place again!