From start to finish, we knew we had chosen the best for us, the apartment is suitable for 2 with a lovely outdoor terrace to enjoy breakfast, dinner, drinks. Wifi worked well. Building has no lift although has daytime porter who is more than willing to help with your suitcases. The area is lovely and is where you will find mainly locals in the bars, cafes , restaurants. Beach is less than 10 minute walk and as you border Ipanema, it is easy to get about. a couple of great supermarket a block away and of course Leblon shopping mall. Gilson was a great host. I would definitely stay here again.