I just spent a week in Jan's apartment and I greatly enjoyed my stay. Jan is an excellent host and he showed up in person to greet me, to give me a tour and to point out all the important points regarding the apartment and the neighborhood. The apartment itself is large and comfortable and has good wifi, TV and a washer. The kitchen has everything needed to prepare meals, if desired, and is close to many restaurants and stores in the Ipanema area. The views are outstanding! The apartment is a few minutes walking from the closest metro stop and a few blocks away from the ocean. I highly recommend staying in Jan's place during your next visit to Rio.