My wife and I stayed here for 4 days. Unfortunately we did not get to meet Jose in person, but he was very responsive and communicative leading up to and during our stay. His associate Ramon was very friendly and there in person during check-in/check-out. They also allowed us to keep our bags in storage as we had a flight in the evening, which was very kind of them.

The place itself is fantastic and exactly as the photos depicted. It's clean, has ample light, and is well-furnished (also has guides and recommendations of places to go in the area). The building is located in the heart of Ipanema, literally 2 blocks from the beach, and is surrounded by several cafes, bars, restaurants - couldn't have asked for a better location!! One should note that the apartment is 4 flights up (no elevator), which may be of concern to some.