Piero's place is truly unique, with breathtaking views (we had lovely breakfasts on the terrace with panoramic eagle eye views of the city). The experience of nesting in this cosy rounded bedroom is also unique. You won't get this in a hotel. Location wise, the place is within 10 minute walks of both Copacabana and ipanema areas, with all their trendy bars and restaurants, and beaches. The only thing I'd avoid is coming during the winter, because all the qualities of being outddors (kitchen is half outdoors, and batrhoom accessible via the balcony) can become bothering if the weather is nasty (it can be windy up there in the winter, and if it is rainy too, it can be not so agreable). In the summer though, it must be amazing to have all this outdoors space, and the swimming pool! And the only problem could be that you could stay there all day, cook outside, sunbathe, and wouldn't want to get out and visit the city anymore! ;-)