Luisa was a fantastic host! Incredibly friendly and responsive, and she made sure to greet us upon arrival to show us around the apartment and answer any questions we had. The apartment itself is very much as advertised and was perfect for what we needed, with a particularly spacious living room and kitchen. The building felt very safe/secure, with a gated entrance to the lobby and a 24-hour doorman. It is also situated on a quiet street and conveniently located equidistant from both Ipanema and Copacabana--just a 10-15 min walk from the heart of both neighborhoods!