Highly recommend Rafael's apartment. Excellent location, clean, spacious and a true apartment (even a clothing washer) in the optimal location (Between Copacabana and Ipanema) for anyone visiting Rio. Doorman was a nice perk and felt very safe in the area. Nice mango tree and a couple small monkeys in the afternoon can be seen from the window. Rafael even accommodated our early arrival (since we flew the overnight to Rio). Look no further and book this place!