Marcelo Henrique was a fantastic host and the studio is in the PERFECT location. You can walk anywhere in Ipanema and Copacabana and there are so many restaurants/bars nearby. The beach is literally steps away. We arrived late after a cancelled flight and Henrique was there waiting for us- he was very kind and accommodating. He left us numerous snacks, drinks and welcome gifts and went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. He is very quick to respond to emails as well and is eager to help out. We highly recommend this studio!