This is my first time staying with an airbnb and I've traveled many places but aways stayed at a hotel. I was nervous but the host ,Matheus, made my stay in Rio de Janeiro very welcoming and comfortable. He is friendly and competent and I would not hesitate recommending this apartment with Matheus as the host. The apartment is situated only a few minutes walk from the Ipanema beach at a great location. The host is great and so is the apartment.