This was my third time in rio and first in ipanema. I can't recommend this place highly enough and would stay again. Size wise it was perfect for us as a couple for a few days. It has all the amenities you need for cooking/washing clothes etc and the location - literally next to the metro and 5 mins from the beach - was ideal. The neighbourhood is full of nice bars and restaurants and felt very safe at all times. Brux was very efficient with checkin and everything worked like clock work. He was also very flexible with our check out when our flight was late leaving rio, a real life saver for us. Thanks Brux!