Hotel-quality room in basement of a very secure and modern home. It gets a little dim, not much sunlight, but it’s made up for by the place’s great location. Both Copacabana and Ipanama are about a 5 min walk away.
I was hesitant to book at first, after reading the location was at the foot of a favela. But it is a very safe location with very down to Earth people. No problems whatsoever during my month-long stay.