This is a luxury unit. Cristina and Patricia were very prompt. The apartment is beautifully decorated. It's very close many nice restaurants, wine store, supermarkets, shops, Lebnon mall, metro, bus stops, Ipanema beach. Just an incredible location. Also there's a great tourist guide who Cristina referred. His name is Genesio, he speaks english and is extemely knowledgeable. Great rates. He will also pick you up from the airport and I would trust him than a taxi.
Also try eating at the Garden restaurant near the apartment. The best brazilian steak I ever had. Very friendly guys.
I'm planning my trip back to RIO and I will be staying at Cristina's apartment.