Daniela from the beginning was clear at communicating and arranging pick of keys etc.. Even though we did not meet her, she was very kind to check up to see if all was ok and to send us tips of things to do and see in Rio. Her apartment is very comfortable and cosy. It is such perfect for two people. It is located in a great area near to supermarkets, bars, restaurants, banks and anything you might need. It is right beside Copacabana beach and ten mins walk from Ipanema beach and Aporador. It is also easy to get to other parts of Rio as the metro station is only a two blocks away and very easy to use. It is though a very busy and somewhat noisy area. We didn’t mind this and had a great time there.
Although Rio has a bad rep for crime don’t let it put you off. We were there for 10 days and didn’t feel at all unsafe as it’s a really fun city with so much to see and do. The people are really friendly and helpful. Just take the normal precautions when you travel to be safe and have a great time enjoying the wonderful things Rio has to offer.