The place is located in the perfect spot less than 2 blocks to the beach. Grocery stores and restaurants located within walking distance, there is no need to have a car there. It's close enough to everything and the famous copacaban beach but yet its situated in a spot that if you want a nice quiet time its possible. We were not about to meet Christina but she replied promptly to all of our questions but we did meet her co-host Charlotte and she was just a gem. Loved our first time in Rio. Great apartment!