We stayed here for a week during Carnival and it was FABULOUS! Hosts were so amazing, and so accommodating. We had a very late flight and arrived early morning and as promised Ramon was there waiting on our arrival to give us the keys. Our flight home was not until 10:30pm, so we had a whole day to spare however he took our bags for us, to his place and we didn't have to worry about them all day. We were also offered to freshen up with a shower there before we headed to the airport so late at night. The hospitality was impeccable and we couldn't of asked for a better location to base ourselves. Right next to Ipanema beach, restaurants and so much more we were able to walk everywhere. Our street was very friendly and very safe, not once did we have any trouble. Highly recommend you to stay here. Not one thing we can fault.