O melhor!!! Monica's apartment is absolutely perfect!
The location is super convenient. It's just a couple blocks to the Canatagalo Metro Station, two blocks from Avenida Nossa Senhora, and three blocks to Copacabana Beach. Staying with Monica means that you're never more than a few minutes away from wherever you want to be.
There are some great restaurants with-in walking distance, and Monica was happy to recommend some of her favorites. The location of the apartment also makes it very easy to call an Uber ride and get anywhere in Rio or Bara, in a matter of minutes. Monica also speaks English as well as Portuguese, which again, makes for a stress free stay. The building itself has a 24 hour doorman, and is in a very safe area.
I almost forgot to mention the AIR CONDITIONING!!! When you're a Gringo, in Brazil, during the summer, you learn to REALLY appreciate a good air conditioning system. Monica's apartment has two separate units and they are FANTASTIC! So, do yourself a favor, and stay with Monica and try out being a Carioca for a few days, you won't regret it!
Tchau gente!