This apartment is 2 blocks from the beach and has a doorman, very safe. Close to many restaurants, stores, and there's a grocery store across the street. We arrived very early in the morning from São Paulo and Claudia was very accommodating with our check in and out time. She couldn't meet us but her sister did and she was great. The apartment is clean and a good size. Everything was in good working order. Would recommend this apartment if wanting to stay in Ipanema