Rafael's apartment is a real gem in Ipanema. It's amazingly well-located right on Arpadoar beach, which is an extremely safe and trendy area. Beyond this, the property is spacious, quiet and extremely relaxing - a great place to unwind after a busy day in Rio. I also appreciated how clean it was. As far as hosts go, Rafael is awesome - very helpful and flexible with checkout times. Definitely staying here on our next trip to Rio!