This location cannot get any better! Right between Ipanema and Copacabana beach! There are markets around for all your needs you just have to walk the block. There is also a mall right by Sofitel hotel with an ATM. You do need to have a MasterCard though. Visa cards are accepted in other areas though such as the supermarcados. You can also get taxis right off the street. We did have a problem in the beginning because the full address was not given on Airbnb. It is apartment building number 55 on rua Julio de Castilhos. The doorman did not speak English but we got lucky and the taxi driver helped us out completely. Pedro let us checkout late which was very helpful. It is a good idea to bring extra towels for your stay and washcloths. There is a blow dryer in the apartment. You have to walk Ipanema at night to watch the sunset and get a steak kabob on the beach from the street vendor. They are fabulous. Enjoy your trip. The apartment works well for two people. I would not suggest more than that!