This apartment is a great place to stay if you want to experience Rio. Copacabana and Ipanema can be reached by a short walk. A grocery store, located right next to the apartment, assures that you'll have everything you need without the hassle of moving through an unknown city when all you need is to grasp something quick. The place is basic but has all the necessary amenities including microwave, washing machine, and a small stove. The air conditioning worked great (considering that I stayed during summer without any complaints). Mauricio made our check in and check out process very easy (being at the apartment at 5am sharp so I could leave to the airport). I would recommend this place to all those who want a great location to stay in Rio without any hesitation.