Anthony's apartment is a gem in Ipanema that lives up to the expectation. It's all about the view and location and the apartment gives nothing short of that, with beautiful views of the ocean and the Cagarra Islands, Morro Dois Irmãos and Christ the Redeemer. The bed is very comfortable and the kitchen, albeit small, very functional and well equipped (no oven but with microwave). The stairs are indeed steep and can get slippery if wet, so full attention and use of the handles are a must, but it's nothing that takes from enjoying the apartment and the views. The deck upstairs is very large and the lounge chair very comfortable. The building is right in the heart of the neighborhood, close to the beach and to Lagoa and to plenty of restaurants, bars, shops, supermarkets and pharmacies. Because of Covid, most places are closing at around 10pm or sooner during the week, so it can get a bit eerie from then on as there are not a lot of people walking on the street. On the other hand, Uber is very affordable and available.