A fantastic place to stay and an excellent host in Karina!! I stayed for 10 days from the 26th Dec 2012. I felt right at home in is apartment and the location (as others have alluded to) is brilliant - turn left and walk for 3 minutes and you are on Copacabana. 3 minutes right...Ipanema. You can see from the photos that the place has a lot of character and you won't be disappointed when you arrive. You will have a great stay at Karina's, enjoy!!!!!!