Wow! Lucilene's apartment is amazing. It's incredibly well located in the heart of Ipanema in a very safe, 24/7 doorman building. The unit itself has a very lovely outdoor area with beautiful views of the ocean and mountains. It was very clean, new, extremely quiet (it's on the 10th floor so you are truly in a little paradise!) and has everything you need. Lucilene is such a wonderful host - I felt so at home the entire time, like I was her guest and friend! She was incredibly responsive, proactive, gave me tips for restaurants and things to do nearby, and was very flexible in allowing me to take a shower and freshen up after checkout and before my late night international flight. I will definitely stay here again the next time I'm in Rio and don't hesitate to book this place if it's available!