A really great spot in Ipanema, 3 blocks from the beach, the area is safe and full of life with shops, restaurants and bars.
It can get pretty loud at night as there are 2 very popular “botecos” right outside the gate, so bring earplugs.
The apartment is quite dated but it didn’t bother us. The bed was very comfortable and we rested well every night. There’s an air conditioner in the master bedroom but the living room doesn’t have any air conditioner so it can get very hot.
The kitchen has basic stuff and was sufficient for us. We ended up eating out pretty much every day so we didn’t use pots or pans for cooking.
Overall it’s a nice spot in a great location, and we were happy with the price we paid.