Our stay at Carlos' place was fantastic. The apartment is nicely furnished and appointed, and very clean. The spaces, like the kitchen and bathroom, are cosy, but they're well designed to make efficient use of the space. The bed was comfortable; the sheets and towels were of high-quality, as well, always a nice touch. Carlos' apartment is well-located, close to everything in Ipanema. Getting to the Ipanema beach is just a short walk, and the metro is even closer. There are also many restaurants, supermarkets, and other services immediately near the apartment. As a host, Carlos could not have been better. He was friendly and prompt at checkin, and he gave us great recommendations for restaurants and things to do, tailored to our needs. He quickly responded to all of our messages and before we arrived, and during our stay. He is a genuinely interesting and nice guy. Overall a top-notch Airbnb apartment and host. Highly recommended!