Had a fantastic stay at Luis' place during my stay in Brazil. The place is located in the heart of Ipanema. Tons of restaurants, banks and shops around. Overall the neighborhood and the building felt very safe.
The place looks even better in person than it does in the pics. Clean, cool and quaint. It's perfect for a couple or if you're visiting Rio by yourself. It's about a 5 minute walk from the door to the beach.
As a host Luis was great. He pretty much met me as soon as I got out of my Uber. He was the first English speaking person I spoke to once I got there, that definitely helped as this was my first trip to Brazil.
The views from the bedroom (as well as the apartment as a whole) are breathtaking. After the first morning I got there, I probably sat up in the bed an hour just looking out the window. It's a helluva view by day and night.
If you're on the fence, just hit the Book button, it's worth it, you won't regret it. Looking forward to my staying there again next time I'm in Brazil.