I stayed at Isabella's home for five weeks. She helped me getting around in this beautiful city and was always available if I needed help. Her roomates were easy-going and interesting conversational partners. Public transportation can be reached within minutes form Isabellas apartment. Within a less than 10-minute walk you can get to the beach, either Ipanema or Copacabana. Bars, shops, reastaurants and fitness centers are close-by and some of them are open 24/7. It is really a great place to stay at.