We will absolutely stay here again when we return to Rio! The apartment is perfectly located with amazing restaurants, the beautiful beach, and wonderful shopping all within very short walking distance. Ipanema is the perfect location to use as home base when visiting Rio. The apartment is great and provides everything you want for a beach-centric vacation-- especially air conditioning and a washer! The hosts are incredibly friendly and helpful with anything you need and the doormen at the apartment building are also very helpful. I have already recommended this host and apartment to several people.