This is my favorite Airbnb I’ve ever stayed in!! The view is amazing and the open air concept is super cool. Be aware- it is up a very big hill, so you will have to take the Escadaria Selaron stairs (a big tourist attraction) to go to and from the apartment . This was quite tiresome, especially on the hotter or more humid days, but i think it was totally worth it.
The location is not super touristy, which I prefer, but it is close to the Metro station which can quickly get you to touristy areas like Copacabana. It is also just blocks away from Lapa, which had a very lively bar and music scene at night. Make sure you explore farther up the hill into Santa Theresa, there was some very cute restaurants, cafes, and lanchonettes up there.
Ricardo was a great host, easy to get a hold of and flexible with check-in/out. He even let us keep our bags in his apartment on our last day since our flight wasn’t until the evening and he had other guests checking in.