Lucilene is a super-host in every sense of the word and her place in the heart of beautiful Ipanema is a gem. I decided to book based on the amazing reviews and photos of the view/pool rooftop. It was the best decision! Her communication was stellar before, throughout, and even after my stay. The space is completely private and exactly as you see in the photos.
The building is secure (24H security/concierge), clean, and very well located just off the main Ipanema streets between post 8/9. The beach is a 10min walk away with lots of shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants around which I prefer compared to Copacabana which is packed with tourists all year round. You can walk to Copacabana but Uber is extremely affordable in Rio.
If you want to experience Rio as if you live in it, I highly recommend Lucilene's place and Ipanema vs Copacabana (for sure!).
PS: there's a vegetarian restaurant and a vegan-friendly cafe a few streets down from this place called the "Giving Tree" as well as a health store and a Starbucks where you can find all you need to survive as a vegetarian/vegan in Rio :)