This was our first experience of using an Airbnb. And it was awesome. Carlos is a gracious host. Easy to contact and quick to reply. We were met by him and his brother to tour us through the apartment and complex. Even though it was raining out, they insisted on giving us a tour of the neighbor hood, pointing out grocery stores, banks, which Metro terminal to use, and restaurants. Very helpful. The apartment is well equipped and comfortable. Lots of bedding and linens, kitchen equipment. We mainly just ate breakfast in -but you definitely had all the equipment to cook meals. The location is excellent. Just a three block walk block to the Ipanema beach, close to restaurants and bars and shopping. We also walked to Copacabana beach but it was further. Lots of shopping in the area. As we were here in winter and the pool area doesn't get much sun we preferred to go to the beach. The pool was well maintained though.
Our family stayed (all adults) for nine nights and all would highly recommend it.
Thanks Carlos.