Rafael's apartment is in the perfect location. It's across the street from Ipanema and about a 10 minute walk to Copacabana.
The space is cozy and neat. There is if full refrigerator, stove and microwave which was nice.
The outdoor patio was really lovely. We made friends with the locals...aka monkeys that lived in the trees. There are tons of them! It was quite amazing to see. Definitely a highlight.
Rafael was a quick responder via text. He was helpful and a great host.
The only downside is that the wifi didn't have the strongest signal. I didn't have a problem connecting, but my friend traveling with me did.
Overall, great experience. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.