Great and safe location for our first nights in Brazil (with two children). Secure condo with 24 hr security. Easy access to taxi rank and supermarkets and 10 min walk to ipanema beach. Roberto allowed us to use all the facilities in his home including laptop.
The apartment overlooked a favela (saving us a favela tour!) but was noisy, although atmospheric, most nights. Also, a very comfy bed! Interesting stairs but not suitable for elderly or sleep walkers (we blocked with a suitcase).