Wonderful place by Marcelo. Love the decor and the vibe of the space felt very much like a home to be in rather than just a place you are staying at. The area is perfect, within close walking distance to the beach, and close to plenty of great restaurants around, with a grocery store close by and a couple of bakeries to visit in the morning. There is no AC that runs in the living room and in one of the bedrooms, so keep that in mind if you are someone that prefers to be in the cold all the time. The weather here is incredible though, so you'll feel great with the windows open and a nice breeze coming through. I will definitely pick this spot in the future if I stay in Ipanema.