We had a great time in Ipanema at Vitor and Carlos' place. Great location, only two blocks from the beach. Tons of bars and restaurants right outside the apartment. It was super clean and they met us upon check-in to go over door codes and give us a tour. This was one place we didn't cook since we were there so many restaurants we wanted to try, but the kitchen was very well equipped. Some people mentioned noise in the reviews, but it only bothered us if we had the window open (they also provide earplugs on your bedside). Plus, there's a fan and AC in the room. One thing we didn't realize from the posting is that they rent out a few additional rooms in their place. We barely saw the other guests and everyone was respectful of each other. If you want a spot in one of the best neighborhoods of Rio, definitely check them out. Pro Tip: Hit up Gringo Cafe a block away for all day brunch!