Laurent's place is unbelievably gorgeous, easily one of the most beautiful Airbnb's I've ever stayed in. We had a great time hanging by the pool on our first day there, and loved exploring the beautiful neighborhood of Santa Teresa. The view over downtown Rio is tops. If you're looking for a different Rio experience than the typical tourist spots of Ipanema and Copacabana, (it's not very close to the beach) I would absolutely recommend this Airbnb.