Marina was very accessible and informative, and replied quickly for inquiries I had before and after booking the place. Also during our stay, Marina was very easy to communicate with and although I haven't met her, she seems to be a very friendly person. The area is nice and relatively safe, and it's a few minutes drive from Ipanema and some very nice spots. It's a vibrant area, not too quite and the close proximity to the beach is a major advantage. The beds are very comfortable. Some discomforts that we had met a very attentive and friendly host and Rio was amazing!