We stayed at Rubens’ apartment for two weeks during the World Cup and it was wonderful! The location is ideal – a block from Copacabana beach, a short walk to the metro (Siqueira Campos) and buses, and many restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, clothing / shoes / souvenir shopping. The apartment was very secure (very nice 24-hour doorman staff and friendly neighbors) and there’s an enclosed courtyard in the building that we enjoyed in the evenings. The apartment was spacious (3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, comfortable living/dining room, full kitchen), immaculately clean and maintained, and very well equipped with laundry, wireless internet, cable, Apple TV. Rubens and his family were wonderful and generous hosts. They were quick to respond to all questions, provided recommendations for local restaurants/ taxis/ attractions, left fresh fruit and coffee for us, and helped us with airport transportation and safe taxi recommendations. It was a pleasure meeting them and we’re grateful to them for a wonderful trip to Rio. Muito obrigada!