Penha's place is awesome! The location is perfect, I'd argue it's the best you can find. Just Next to the metro, local markets on Sundays and Mondays, very close to Ipanema beach and amazing rock formations separating Ipanema and copacabana. Supermarkets just around the corner. Very safe, very clean, doorman almost always present. Communication was perfect, I was staying for 4 weeks and every now and then I got a message asking if everything was fine. The place itself is all you'll need for a shorter stay. During my 4 weeks I did feel like the lack of washing machine was the problem, as well as only one stove. But obviously all of that was mentioned beforehand so it doesn't affect my review. Also if you're renting make sure to open Windows frequently! The noise or the smells from the street might bother a bit but good airflow is essential in this climate! I did discover some fungus on my clothes I haven't used since I arrived to Brazil, so keep that in mind. Other than that I truly recommend!