We loved staying at Duda's apartment in Copacabana! If you are thinking about it, you should definitely take the plunge!

Here are the things we loved most about the apartment:
1. Just the right size for us to feel like we had more space and freedom than a hotel room. (really does look like the photos you see here)
2. The apartment was very safe. There were always lots of people out and about. Plus there was a 24 hour doorman and a gate at the front of the apartment complex.
3. Great location! Lovely balcony to see the beach and enjoy meals. Only a (very) brief walk to Copacabana beach--nice to be able to site see in the morning/early afternoon and head back with enough time to walk and sit on the beach for a bit. It was an easy cab ride to anywhere in the city. Very accessible to the Metro. Lots of supermarkets nearby (don't miss the Horti Fruti right down the street!)
4. Duda was a wonderful host--always willing to help us with questions or problems. Let us check in early and out late. Was easy to contact in country and very helpful with tips about things to do, places to see and eat, etc.

We definitely recommend staying in this apartment if you are headed to Rio!