I stayed 36 nights at this rental. The location is fantastic and right in the middle of everything that Ipanema has to offer (within 100 yards of 7 restaurants, a full grocery store, pharmacy, 3 blocks from the beach and 3 blocks from the lagoa). Oliver was also great to work with, responded immediately to concerns, was helpful with directions to attractions and gave great recommendations on restaurants, cambios (a currency exchange camio is within 4 blocks of the apartment with fair exchange rates) , places to go, etc. I have given this apartment a 5 star review based mainly on 1) the outstanding location of the apartment, 2) Oliver's responses to my requests and 3) the apartment was a great value for 3 bedrooms. However, the building is older and the unit itself is older and not upgraded to 2022 standards--- this is not unusual for this area of Ipanema. I do suggest that the owner of the unit make some upgrades to the unit. I had a fantastic stay but I want to give an honest and helpful review to other travelers. If you want great value, great location, a safe secure building.....then this is a great place to stay. But if you want updated and new appliances, oven, kitchen and furniture then you probably may want to look at higher costing options. Again, this unit worked very well for me and my friends (3 of us and each had our own secure and private bedrooms and attached bathrooms). The terrace is incredible and the main attraction to this unit with great views of the Christo statue and the street below............and a great place to relax, listen to music, have a BBQ on the grill, etc.