The ‘red and white’ apartment is a great place to stay. It’s well located in Copa, with easy walking access down to the beach and then around to Ipanema and Leblon or, via Metro, to central Rio (the station is a very short walk away). The apartment is compact and efficient and has all that’s needed for a comfortable stay, including quick wireless internet. It also has a unique Rio view: you can see from the Corcovado statue (particularly impressive at night when it’s lit) to one of the mounds of Sugarloaf, with mostly jungle in between. The apartment is 13 floors above a busy main Copa street, but, if street sounds bother you, you can turn on the fan/air con. Bob is a good mellow host who gets you settled quickly and then, if needed, is close by. It’s an ideal place to spend a Rio visit.