Alex's place for sure is one of the best in ipanema, extremely practical and close to the underground, buses, beach, bars, parties, and absolutely everything you might want in Rio. The apartment is very clean and bright, an excellent bed and sheets, with good privacy in the window, the toilet is very clean as well. I recommend to a single, couple and an eventual third person. The apartment works well for leisure, work and resting (quiet neighbours). Very friendly area to all kinds of people and gender.