Adriana and her two sons are the most welcoming, helpful and attentive hosts one could have. They made Rio seem very accessible and were available to answer all of our questions, even on Christmas day! My friends and I really appreciated Adriana directing us to a wonderful woman on the beach who rents chairs and umbrellas and also makes the best caipirinhas we had in Rio. Fatima is the best! Filipe and Matteo were great guides, and so sweet to wait for us as long as they did at the airport.

Adriana's apartment is exactly as the pictures show: BEAUTIFUL. The apartment is located in a very metropolitan area, across from a supermarket that has fresh croissants everyday. The apartment is also located near wonderful restaurants, only two blocks from the beach and a short walk to the main shopping street and a central subway station. AND you have full use of the washer and dryer and a beautiful fully stocked kitchen during your stay. I highly recommend this listing even though you should be sure to ask about departure details such as check out time and cleaning lady schedules before you book.

Seriously, if you're looking for a comfortable, beautiful and centrally located luxury apartment near the beach in Ipanema, BOOK this apartment.