Ricardo was a great host! Good communications, tips and recommendations. The cleaning lady worked her magic weekly to keep the place spotless. The apartment is a rooftop penthouse with a terrace from which you can see Copacabana Beach and Dos Irmaos. The place is fully functional and well equipped, great internet and nicely decorated. There was seamless check in and check out. We felt safe and comfortable as the building is gated and staffed with a 24/7 security guard. Just outside you can find a grocery store, gym, restaurants, pharmacies, banks, Itau Bike Rentals, Copacabana Beach is 1 ½ blocks, short walk to Ipanema Beach and Farmers market and hippie art fair. We really enjoyed our time, and we will be back! Highly recommended.