Penha's place is a gem! The apartment is safe (there is a security person who lets you in and out 24/7), clean and exactly what we needed. The location can't be beat--you're only a few minutes' walk from Ipanema beach, across the street from a metro station and within walking distance of a ton of amazing restaurants. Penha is extremely friendly and hospitable and welcomed us with open arms. She gave us a small tour of the neighborhood literally upon arrival (we went to the Portuguese restaurant next door per her recommendation and ended up returning multiple times because it was so good). The apartment is not big but has everything you need--comfy bed, nice bathroom, AC unit and a small kitchen. Would definitely book again and looking forward to coming back to stay here on another trip to Rio :)