Great location in Ipanema. I stayed at Selmas place with two other friends and the apartment was a great home base for exploring the beaches of Rio. The apartment is blocks from the beach and steps from many great restaurants and shops in both Ipanema and Leblon. The apartment was comfortable with great air conditioning to escape the Rio heat when needed, and the washing machine was a nice touch. It's nothing fancy, but the location of Selma's place can't be beat, and I highly recommend staying here while visiting Rio.