We had a great time at Rafic's. We were 10 adults and a baby and we had plenty of room. The beds were comfortable and the bedding high end. The images reflect perfectly the space. Its not common to find a renovated space in this area as most buildings are pretty old, so it was nice to have that. Having the housekeeper there to do the beds and light housework is a definite plus. She was very nice and helpful. The location is great. A short walk to Ipanema and Copacabana plus there are plenty of bars and restaurants a block away. You dont get significant street noise although there is some noise from the elevator, but mostly during the day. Communication with Rafic was via whatsapp. He was always helpful, responded very fast and even went the extra mile to accommodate a couple of additional requests from us. We had no inconveniences or issues during our stay. We would definitely recommend his place.