I really enjoyed staying at Evandro's apartment in Ipanema. It was my first time in Rio and safety was one of the most important issues for me but the apartment is on a main road and very safe. It's very spacious and nice, on the 15th floor of a big building. The apartment was clean and the view from the windows is amazing.
Evandro has been really responsive and every time I needed something he was getting back to me immediately.
I totally recommend Evandro's apartment, I will go back again very soon.