This apartment is well-equipped, impeccably clean and well-located, and was perfect for our three-day stay. A short walk to the beautiful Copacabana beach, where you can rent a beach umbrella and two chairs for $10. a day. Restaurants and good food shopping around the corner. Gated and with a guard, a must for Rio! A very lively neighborhood, with outdoor partying that can go on all night, so bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper. The bus to Rio's most famous attraction, Christ the Redeemer, is a five-minute walk from the apartment. The host was very cheerful, helpful and available. We were very happy with our choice! Thanks!