Rafael was an excellent host and extremely helpful at every step of my stay, from making reservation to dealing with any minor problems during rental. He is very friendly and eager to make your stay as comfortable as possible, always responding promptly to messages. The apartment is exactly as appears in photos; light, clean, compact, comfortable and charming. It is also quietly situated with no street noise and has excellent wi-fi, a good bathroom shower and electric black-out blinds at windows. Location is perfect for enjoying Ipanema beach and convenient for shops and restaurants.