Great place within short walking distance (5 minutes) to Ipanema restaurants and bars. 10 minutes to beach. Flat itself is gorgeous and very impressive. Worth a short uphill walk. Neighborhood is very much "Rio-style" with cobblestone streets and narrow roadways. Gave me the full experience of Rio as a tourist. Would highly recommend to a couple looking for a quiet and romantic place to stay. Management company did a great job replying to any needs or questions that I had. I look forward to my next stay at this flat.