I stayed at Riccardo's place for NYE! The apartment is a block away from Copacabana beach and minutes away from Ipanema. The location was perfect. The apartment is very cute with plenty of space for 2-4 guests. The bed was extremely comfortable and the whole place was cozy. The bathroom is very nice, however adjusting the hot water takes some practice. There is a 24hr concierge that can assist with opening the outside door for you, but there is also a key fob available in the apartment to use to get in and out. Ricardo was a great host and responded very quickly if I had a question. I would definitely not hesitate to stay here again!