Felipe is an incredible host - i can't imagine an AirBnB host in the world how provides more information and support to his guests! Even though he had just become a father a week before, he insisted on peppering us with texts/emails with all the latest on parties, blocos, restaurants, happenings - even tickets to a film premier! Felipe knows everything that's hot in Rio. The apartment is in a great location, very close to Ipanema and close to Copacabana too. The doormen to the block are lovely, smiley and helpful. Definitely use the bikes for cycling the full lengths of the beaches - a fine experience indeed!