We could not have found a place and better host than Marcia.
Host: Marcia was an awesome host. Very responsibe and helped us last minute when he could have turned us down.
Location: Best location and it is in Ipanema. One block from the beach, one block from the metro and 2 blocks to grocery store. It was the perfect place for carnival. Walking at 2 am felt safe compared to central part of rio.
Place: So homey! Home away from home. Also, it has two full bathrooms. AC worked really well.
I would give this place 10 stars if I could.