Staying at this flat has been one of the easiest and most pleasant experiences I've ever had with AirBnB. I only got to meet Paul and Wagner once, but they are lovely and really attentive. Because they travel often, they have hired a friend who lives nearby to take care of the guests (Mauricio), and he has helped me out the very same day whenever I have needed something.
I stayed in this apartment for two months and I loved every second of it. I enjoy cooking, and the kitchen is now very well equipped to do so. I had to work from home often, and I must say it was a really pleasant space to work in: the wifi never failed me, and regardless of the construction going on at the other far end of the inner patio, I never had a problem to focus and get work done. Ipanema is a busy neighbourhood, which means there is a constant background noise of the city. But even me, being a light sleeper, never had a problem sleeping here (with the help of some basic earplugs, which I need everywhere I go to be fair).
The location is great, two metro stations really close by, supermarkets, plenty of bars and restaurants, and the beach just two blocks away, but most of the other reviews already highlight this.
I will be back to Rio for my studies for a bit longer next year and, if their apartment is available during my dates, I would stay here again without a doubt.