This was the first time I ever rented a private room rather than an entire space, and I was a little hesitant about what that would be like. However, Bruno's stylish and cozy Carioca apartment was a fantastic choice for my first visit to Rio! The location is awesome, about 5 minutes walking distance from Ipanema beach, about 10 minutes from the nearest Metro station, and 5 minutes from a grocery store. The host was Bruno's mother, Andrea, and she was so kind and hospitable. The neighborhood is super nice, well-policed, and quiet. The kitchen was well-stocked with cooking ware, the shower had great water-pressure (hard to find in Brazil), and the queen-size bed was very comfortable. I would highly recommend staying at Bruno's place!