Although the apartment is a little dated, it is very spacious and well furnished with everything you'll need for your stay. The location is amazing, a short walk from the beach, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, supermarkets, subway stations, drugstores. The check-in is very easy and the staff friendly and helpful. The communication with Gabriela was smooth and she was always very responsive and accommodating when we asked for a late check out because of our evening flight. We had recurring issues with the internet connection but Gabriela contacted the provider to resolve it. Overall, our stay was great and I recommend Gabriela's place to those looking for a nice stay in Rio/Ipanema.