Carlos was at the apt to greet me and in touch during the whole arrival process. He also left me his card with contact information, as well as a map of Rio. The apartment is as pictured, a simple but efficient studio two blocks from Copacabana beach, closer to Ipanema. The location is very conveniently located next door to a cinema and their are local food markets very close by as well. The apartment was clean and had extra bedding, but only one towel. The shower is really large and great, but the kitchen lacks a stove or a hot plate. For a simple studio place near the beach, it fits your needs.