Felipe's place is situated a stone's throw from Copacabana beach and a short walk to Ipanema beach, in a very secure and quiet apartment block.
The room itself is clean and reasonably sized. The aircon is essential! You do share the bathroom with other guests in the house, but it is cleaned daily.
They also have a housekeeper, Elaine, who offers a paid breakfast in the morning, which is reasonable. She can also do your laundry for a price.
Would definitely recommend staying in Felipe's apartment, especially if you want to spend a lot of time at the beach.