This place is an excellent find in Ipanema. The location is perfect - just a 2-minute walk from the beach and boardwalk where all the action is at in Rio. The host Nereu is extremely helpful and kept in contact via email with any issues. We had to stay an extra night last minute and he made it happen no problem. The place itself is about the size of a hotel room - perfect for a relatively short stay, I wouldn't stay there for more than a few days. But he has done so much with the limited space: everything is clean, new, modern, and lovely! This place is a great alternative to the expensive hotels on the beach. Highly recommended!