Ricardo's stay was a really pleasant experience. Having worked in the hospitality space, he has a real knack for taking care of his guests. He was extremely kind and welcoming and made us feel right at home. He even included a bunch of his favorite food recommendations - which we very much appreciated.
The place itself was really comfortable and you can tell Ricardo is a host who cares about his guests. He provided us with an abundance of kitchen equipment, towels, oh, and the cleaning lady who comes 3 x per week is just fantastic!
Having the little balcony outside too is great and gym + sauna is fantastic. The apartment is in a safe part of the city and feels very well located to both Copacabana and ipanema beach.
I would rate the bed a 6/10 and the kitchen area was a bit too small to comfortably cook, but those are my only complaints. The place is a great overall value stay, and ricardo is a great host all around! Great experience!