Ricardo's apartment is well situated and located in Copacabana/Arpoador which is between two of the most popular beaches in Rio, Copacabana and Ipanema. You can walk one block to Copa, and Ipanema is a few minutes away. I travel to Rio very often and this was one of the best stays I have ever had.
The neighborhood is walkable with grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, etc all very close by. Every Sunday there is a market that I would typically walk to and have my Pastels, fresh fruit, etc in Copa and it is literally outside of the apartment on the same street. What a bonus! There is a good restaurant called Eclipse that is one of the better 24 hour restaurants in the area and it is only a block or so away.
Ricardo is an excellent communicator as he was quick to respond to my initial Airbnb inquiries and accommodate my reservation at the last minute. We texted whenever needed during the stay and he was always responsive. Whatsapp is almost a travel essential so if you do not have it, get it! His apartment manager Sr. Barreto was also very helpful and communicative and helpful. The apartment is huge and well appointed in a secure building! Spacious bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and common area. We cooked a lot in the kitchen! The refrigerator is massive haha. The apartment has large windows for letting in the ocean breeze and overall the apartment felt light and airy.
The apartment really has all of the essentials e.g. western electrical outlets, etc and many cool extras e.g. the sauna, soaker tub, sound system in the common room and master, etc. Ricardo's place felt like home and I would not hesitate in staying there again.