My husband, my friends and I stayed in Alexandre`s apartment in Copacabana and we had a really great time! We were 7 people (I am Brazilian and 6 Bulgarians) and the apartment was perfect to accommodate us, all the instructions are in Portuguese and English, what make easy for foreigners to stay there. The apartment is big, well arranged, and clean, there is even a corner for kids that took my attention, although we didn't have kids, this is a suitable apartment for couples with kids too. The location is the best in Copacabana, near the subway, near the beach, near great bars in Copacabana, and there is everything around (Supermarket, Drugstore, Bakery, etc). Although we didn't meet Alexandre in person, he was super kind with us and gave us full attention for the whole period that we stayed in his apartment. We were received by Alexandre s cousin, that explained us about the apartment and gave us some tips about Rio. We had only a small problem with the fan in one of the rooms, but Alexandre provided us a new fan very fast. We really enjoyed our stay in Rio in Alexndre s apartment, and we do recommend his apartment for who wants to visit Rio. Alexandre thank you very much, we hope to visit Rio and stay in your apartment again in the near future! Best wishes!