The apartment was very nice and in a good, central location. Taxi pick up zone across street and a metro station a couple of blocks away. Beach a block away and restaurants and bars of all price levels in close proximity. Dennis was a very solicitous host and emailed a couple of times during my stay to make sure everything was okay.

Having stayed in Copa before I was a little concerned about the security situation but I neednt have been. The difference between now and 2 years ago is like night and day. I never once felt uncomfortable and can honestly say I felt safer in the busy, bustling neighborhood around this apartment than I do back home in Las Vegas.

I would not hesitate to recommend the place to friends or family members. If you are looking for a more "authentic" travel experience in Rio then skip the overpriced hotels and rent an apartment like this one.

One quibble: The coffee maker is on its last legs. I like to have a big pot of Brazilian coffee in the morning and it never let me down but its getting close to retirement age.

In short, I fully recommend this apartment.