This surfer chic apartment exceeded my expectations over my 5 night stay. (I also stayed at a beachfront Ipanema hotel, and preferred this apartment!) It’s located on a shady, lush and quiet Ipanema street and was the perfect home to come back to after a day at the beach or a night out. I enjoyed the private courtyard — it’s like a little sanctuary! The furnishings were done with thought and care — as a designer myself, I really appreciated being in such a clean, contemporary space. Marcelo was highly attentive, very kind, and went above and beyond to make sure I had a nice stay, even putting together a custom Google Map of recommendations.