I've had the good fortune to have used Airbnb in numerous cities around the world and my experience with Rafael was excellent and among the best, on all counts. He is an excellent communicator, flexible about meeting my times for checking in and out and on top of property issues as they arise. Best of all, the apartment is VERY quiet, properly outfitted with a very comfortable queen bed and with an ideal location right off Ipanema Beach. I wouldn't have changed anything