My husband and I stayed in this apartment for 1 month over carnival. Its in a great location, walking distance to ipanema and copacabana beaches and the street shopping in Ipanema. It very close to a supermarket, several actually and the bus stop is just out the front. on sunday there is a fresh food market 2 blocks away which was great since we did alot of cooking in the apartment. The kitchen has everything you need. The internet is fast and we had no problems with it. The shower has hot water and of great pressure. We have travelled now for 12 months and enjoyed the homely feel this apartment has with a few decorative touches. Philip was also very easy to comunicate with and responded to emails very promptly. We recomend this apartment. Thanks Philip. Brett and Larisa