Mauricio is a fantastic host with the fastest replies I have ever received on Airbnb, even just to check in and ask how everything is going. He was there to check us in from the airport for a late flight that arrived after 10 pm and had everything you could need in the apartment from a broom, dish soap, washing machine, ironing board, refrigerator, and more. The location is central with the metro a close walk away and just a 5 minute walk to the nearest beach at Copacabana and 15 minute walk to another beach in Ipanema. We went here to Carnival and had close access to many Blocos. It was a wonderful stay and I highly recommend!