I had the most amazing stay at Gerson's aparment. The apartment is located in Ipanema (and very close to Copacabana beach as well), around the corner from one of the main squares General Osorio. It's located in a safe area (which is important when it comes to Rio) with loads of shops, restaurants and bars nearby. The apartment itself is cozy, clean, nice and very true to the pictures. Gerson is a fantastic host, very helpful and responsive. I would really like to stay in this apartment again if I'd return to Rio.