name: Designer beachfront apt, safe loc
description: Designer style directly on Rio's famous beachfront Av. Atlântica, across the street from best part of the beach.  Safest location in Copacabana, next to big hotel with 24hr security & far from favelas.  Close to restaurants, supermarkets, bars, etc.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Stay in style right on Copacabana beach, with views of the entire beach and Sugarloaf mountain.   Apartment renovated in 2011, with 2 spacious bedrooms.  Internet & TV.    Building with 24hr security and garage (1 parking spot reserved for this apartment).<br /><br />Located on a "good" block of Copacabana with myriads of restaurants, shops, far from favelas, and next to the 4* Pestana Hotel (security, taxis, concierge, etc.).  10mins by foot from Ipanema, 10mins by car from Santos Dumont airport, 5min by foot from Metro station. <br /><br />I live in Rio myself and will be happy to give you advice for planning your trip.