We enjoyed our stay at Marilena's flat a lot. The apartment is conveniently located at an easy walking distance from both Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, right behind the Arpoador, a popular spot where people gather to watch the sunset over the Ipanema bay. The area is by itself very safe and safety is strenghtened by an around-the-clock reception service. All the people working at the reception desk were nice and supportive. We had a small issue with the wi-fi, which we finally fixed by ourselves, and they all did their best to help. The apartment is well equipped. Air conditioning is a bit noisy, but that was not a problem for us. We did not get to meet Marilena, as she was out of town, but she was always very kind and responsive. We would definitely recommend Marilena's apartment to any friend planning to travel to Rio.