I have stayed in 7 different Airbnb's in Rio and this is the best one of all ! I had a last minute booking and there was limited apartments available. I searched and was not able to find anything except for this listing. However this listing did not have any reviews as it was new, so I was very skeptical because usually new listings are not the best hosts as they are learning and sometimes don't check their messages. However with this listing, the host contacted me soon after booking and the communication was spotless. I can tell that Pedro Thomas will be a superhost by the end of this year. The apartment is in the most desirable location in Ipanema, the best and the safest, and very friendly area. there are several gyms that are within 100 meters, there is at least 15 good restaurants that are 1 minute walking, and most of them visible from the front window. the apartment has a full nice street view to a scenic and charming road with trees and high end cafe. I felt like I was in a nice part of Paris or London in a good area like Chelsea lol. The beach is a 2 minute walk! the apartment has AC that covers the entire house. everything was very clean and comfortable. I love this apartment so much and want to live here. the location makes this 5 stars alone! so amazing!