Top three things about staying at Rafael’s place: 1) Location. It’s very close to Ipanema beach and great restaurants (Bar Astor, Marea and Casa de Feijoada); 2) Communication. Rafael was always quick to respond and willing to offer help; and, 3) Monkeys. There’s a family of marmosets that live in the trees outside the window. It was relaxing to sit in the hammock and try to spot them in the morning.