This is an excellent stay if you are looking to spend some time in Rio. You’re located in a shopping mall directly above a cafe, a grocery store, a laundromat and plenty of restaurants. Copacabana beach is a short walk and Uber’s to Pão de Açúcar, Cristo Redentor and other beaches are extremely cheap.
The area was very safe and had lots to do, and Mauricio is a fantastic host and will give you fantastic recommendations of things to do in the area. If I’m ever in Rio again I will definitely be stopping here again if available.