​The accommodation is as described, very nice and comfortable. Karina, the hostess, is a warm and charming lady. On our arrival she has some cold drinks in the fridge for us and ​on leaving ​even allowed us to stay on longer in the apartment​,​ as ​our​ flight was ​later in the day. She kept in touch with us ​during the week ​to make sure everything was okay. She emailed us info on places to dine and we enjoyed them. The location is excellent, close to Copacabana and Ipanema beaches​, walk ​to Arpoador beach and rock to enjoy the beautiful sunsets​. We thorough​l​y enjoyed our late evening walks at the beach and even grabbed some late night snacks at the local eateries​ nearby​. There​ ​is a "Zona Sul" supermarket just round the corner of the building​ and lots of restaurants, bars and local eateries around. ​Take a short walk from the apartment to the Ipanema Hippie ​Market (held on Sundays only) in the General Osório​ Park, it is well worth the visit.​ If you need the subway to get around, the ​General Osório metro subway is a 5 min walk​. ​We would have no hesitation to go back again.