Alex and Edna (who provides all the local support) are the most gracious and responsive hosts. The apartment is impeccably remodeled recently, beautifully decorated and spotless. Everything a traveler may need and wish for is provided and more. Even the instructions are neatly typed in easy reading fonts and pasted at all appropriate places. They have also left snacks, drinks and a binder of restaurant recommendations. The location is wonderful and an easy walk to both Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, gyms, lake, trendy shops and great eats. I would definitely come back and recommend this place to anyone.