This place is an absolute gem! Rafael’s place is less than one minute away from Ipanema beach and no more than a 5 minute walk down the street to Copacabana. Rafael was a great host that was able to accommodate our early arrival. I’d highly recommend staying here to feel like a Carioca and to enjoy the amazing vibe Rio has to offer. We will definitely be visiting Rio again and when we do we will definitely be staying here again! Cheers!