I rented this lovely, comfortable apartment for the Rio 2016 Olympics--the whole month of August. Paola & Isak were ideal hosts! They were flexible, easy to communicate with, responsive, and thoughtful. I found them very trustworthy. They provided so many helpful tips about the neighborhood, and Rio in general, all of which turned out to be good advice. Paola checked in on us by whatsapp periodically, and was always easy to reach if I had a question. Both she and Isak are incredibly nice, and so helpful. The apartment is in a great location, three short blocks up from Copacabana beach, and two blocks from a metro station. Also, many of the main bus lines run right along the street next to the building, so the public transportation options are plentiful. There are many good restaurants (which Paola and Isak will tell you about), several grocery stores, banks with ATMs, pharmacies, etc., all within easy walking distance. I always felt safe, and the neighbors are friendly. There is a bit of city noise from the street in the morning, but it wasn't a big deal. Also, there is a HUGE farmer's market right on the street downstairs on Thursdays and Sundays! The apartment is spacious, nicely appointed, comfortable and modern--and the a/c works well. Who could ask for more? Definitely recommended.