Excellent place to stay in Rio! Great location in Copacabana with everything nearby: bakeries, drugstores, grocery stores, even a farmers' market on Sunday. Very close to two subway stations, one block from the beach .
You can cook at the apartment and do laundry. Very convenient.
Host and her cousin Maria were super responsive, and on time.
The street right in front is a little noisy -- that doesn't bother me at all but it's good to point out. I had trouble sleeping but some people are sensitive.
Highly recommended all in all, would definitely stay again if in Rio.