Adriana was a welcoming and very responsive host, helpful throughout our stay. She greeted us in-person upon our arrival; while she was remote most of the time, she promptly responded to all correspondence in real-time. In the event any assistance was needed on-site, she also made her son available (however, we never required such assistance as everything went smoothly). As for the apartment, it's truly a fantastic setup. The apartment is large, with well-functioning A/C units in every room. Each of the three bedrooms has a private bathroom. The apartment comfortably fit our group of five. The amenities are fantastic: a water cooler providing purified water; even a Nespresso machine. This was my second visit to Rio (first visit at this listing), and I can say that the high quality of this apartment strikes me as pretty uncommon for the area. Adriana was helpful coordinating logistics too, arranging our transfer to the airport. As an added bonus, she also allowed our group a later checkout time so that we could safely stow our luggage before departing for our flight.

In terms of the neighborhood, this apartment is in a great location, very close to the beach. Copacabana isn't as upscale as nearby Ipanema and Leblon in terms of the surroundings, but in my opinion, that's part of the charm as Copacabana feels more authentic. The building is situated with a 24-hour doorman, ensuring safety at all times.

In summary, Adriana is an exceptional host with a beautiful apartment. This was my second stay in Rio, and my favorite stay, due in large part to the luxurious setup of this apartment.