We strongly recommend the flat!. First, Vania and Giovanni are literally superhosts and very special and kind people. We became friends. Super responsive, they are allways concerned in giving the best possible experience to their guests.
Second: The location!!!. The flat is situated in a perfect area in Ipanema, very close to the beach, the Metro, the best bars and restaurants, to supermarkets, pharmacies and to Visconde do Piraja Av. including an enormous variety of shops.
Third: The services avilable at the flat are simply perfect including the security people, 2 parking floors, a super efficient and very kind staff, a heated swimming pool at the 16th floor with the most amazing view of Rio, a playground including a gym and sauna.
Strongly recommended.