If you are looking for the great, laid back Ipanema lifestyle, this is the place! The quiet room, in this tasteful, apartment has reliable fast wifi, a great shower and is situated very close to the stunning beach, great restaurants, metro & all other public transport, groceries and a public market (held numerous times a week) plus all sorts of other shopping, numerous healthy juice bars and a great little yoga studio. Basically, everything you need, as a cool, calm base, to take in all Rio has to offer. Although, I did not meet Adriano, his food/culture suggestions were spot on too. I'd be happy to stay there again.