We just can highly recommend Philippes apartment.
Everything was just perfect. Starting with an easy quick communication and a care taking host. Philippe also organized us the transportations from and to the airport. As he was in France for Xmas his friend Ione did the check in and gave us all the information and her number for any help needed.
The apartment was even nicer than expected. A breathtaking view over Ipanema, very well furnished and very well equipped. The kitchen has everything and in the fridge a bottle of sparkling wine was waiting for us...
The air condition, the wifi, the washing machine - all nearly new.
We felt very safe in the building with a 24h doormen and also in the neighborhood.
You can walk to cafes and restaurants nearby, a taxi stand is just a corner away.
We really loved Philippes place.