Despite a flight + traffic delay Vania waited patiently for our arrival. We received a very warm welcome (her English is amazing) and were shown the apartment and everything we needed for our weekend stay. Vania and the doormen were extremely helpful in providing directions and suggestions for nearby shops and restaurants. The listing was very accurate, and even though the apartment has some reasonable wear and tear, it was very clean and spacious. It was great to have a washer in the apartment which is not always a given and the glass covered rooftop pool is awesome. The apartment is in a very central location in Ipanema, really at the heart of everything you need. The beach is just a short walk down the block. We would recommend this place to others.