We stayed in Cesar's penthouse in Ipanema for 5 nights over Carnival - it was absolutely fantastic. The house is as beautiful as the photos show, although no photo could do justice to the view from the rooftop pool. The pool and the terrace on the third floor made our stay unforgettable

The interior is very nicely decorated with lots of open space and the bedrooms are comfortable and clean. With the views and the decoration - the house is one of a kind.

The apartment is located on a peaceful street in Ipanema facing the Lagoa, about a ten minute walk from the beach and a 5 minute walk from the key shops and restaurants.

Cesar was incredibly friendly, welcoming and very helpful. He has some great recommendations on restaurants in the area - we ended up using his sushi tip multiple times during our stay!

Overall, great place for 2-4 people who are looking to enjoy Rio from an excellent base camp. My only concern is recommending this place too highly as I want to make sure its available the next time I come back!