Sheyla and Tania were incredible hosts and the apartment was exactly what we hoped for. Upon arriving at the apartment Sheyla and Tania gave my friends and I a brief but thorough tour, gave us some advice about where to go in Copacabana and other parts of Rio, and then left us to get settled and soak up the Carioca vibe. The apt itself is spacious, very clean, and located about two blocks from Copacabana beach. The neighborhood has plenty of restaurants, bars, shopping, etc. within 10 minutes in every direction. It's about a 20-30 min walk to Ipanema beach. It was a very busy and exciting time during the World Cup, and we were welcomed warmly and had our expectations exceeded.