Great experience overall, my partner and I would definitely stay at Flavia's place again. The flat is a good size, cosy and well equipped. Perfect location in Ipanema, two to three roads down to Ipanema Beach (Posto 8 and 9). Do not worry about the proximity with Cantagalo's favela, the area is very peaceful, definitely not a cheap area and people were walking with their dogs and having a chat with their frinds around 11:30 in the evening. it's close to restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacy and a nice bakery around the corner. very close to the Lagoon as well.