I stayed with Mauricio for two weeks and had an amazing experience. He is a generous and knowledgable host. He knows Rio and Ipanema extremely well and speaks great English which was a real benefit. The apartment is stunning, with views across the city, and the bedroom was lovely with private bathroom. As an air Bnb host myself, I would recommend staying here with no hesitation. You won't find a better host or place to stay. The apartment is located amongst the finest shops and restaurants in Ipanema. The train station is a very short walk and the beach is at your doorstep. Security is fantastic - there is concierge 24hrs.
Thanks for a great stay Mauricio! I'll be back.