silvia and her husband are adorable hosts and could not have been more helpful or considerate... i have already recommended her place to my best friend travelling to Rio in April. Ideally located only one block from ipanema beach we loved the convieniance of being able to pop back and forth to the apartment and being able to spend a full day on the beach, drinking from coconuts while the sun went down! The flat is modern and well equipped. The area is excellent and had everything we need close to hand. All in all a great experience and i will miss silvia and her husband! And Rio of course!