First of all, Simone is such an amazing host. She was very responsive to any questions that I had, and she went out of her way to provide restaurant recommendations and things to do in Rio. To put it simply, she is very kind and caring. Secondly, the apartment was as described. Clean and cozy and conveniently located in Ipanema. There are many restaurants located nearby and the apartment is close to the beach. Overall, it is a very safe and secure building/area. I highly recommend this apartment if you plan to visit Rio! Thanks again Simone :)