This apartment is exactly as listed. It is in an old building but the apartment has clearly been recently renovated. It is in a great location, very close to the beach, to a taxi stand, the metro and some nice restaurants. The host always responds quickly to the email inquiries; we had trouble in the beginning with the internet and he promptly helped us to solve it, even following up later. It is ideal for 3-4 people, I recommend it if you are looking for a place to stay in Ipanema.