Bruno’s apartment is wonderfully designed and very comfortable – beds were great and the shower is large, with an endless supply of hot water. It’s on a high floor and light filled with beautiful views which is so much nicer than most of the apartments in Rio, which tend to be in smaller, darker buildings on lower floors. It is also perfectly situated in the best part of Ipanema with the coolest restaurants and stores and very close to the beach as well as many of Rio’s top attractions. I was traveling with a young child, so safety in Rio de Janeiro was especially important for me and Bruno’s place is at the end of a beautiful, safe and quiet residential block and we felt completely safe walking around the neighborhood. The building has lots of security and a 24 lobby with friendly doormen. Finally, Bruno is a very nice guy and was very quick to respond to any questions we had about our stay and visit, including some excellent suggestions for restaurants. Definitely the best AirBnB experience I have had!