I highly recommend staying at Rod and Anderson's, especially during Carnaval! The apartment is incredibly stylish, and very close to Copacabana beach and the Metro stop, making it easy to access so many of Rio's most famous sites! Most importantly, Rod and Anderson are incredibly welcoming and friendly. Before we arrived, they gave us all sorts of tips for making the most of our stay, ranging from looking into attending Rio's most famous carnaval parade to adding us to a groupme with other travelers so we could get tips/ information on fun street parties called blocos. Throughout our stay they continued to be incredibly warm and helpful. Staying with them is an absolute delight, and an excellent way to get insider tips about how to make the most of your time in Rio. Thank you so much Rod and Anderson!