I would strongly recommend this apartment in Ipanema. This was a very lovely apartment in a quiet, safe, and attractive part of Ipanema. The apartment is close to grocery stores, coffee shops, juice bars, and many excellent restaurants. The building also has a 24-hour doorman and an elevator.
Inside the apartment, the space is clean and as it appears in the photos. There are two bedrooms (the larger one has a very nice walk-in closet) and the beds are comfortable. There are air conditioners in both bedrooms and in the living/dining room. There are two bathrooms, though the main bathroom is quite a bit nicer than the second one, which is behind the kitchen and does not have an enclosed shower. The apartment photos show the main bathroom, which is very nice with a strong shower and large sink.
The apartment is very close to Ipanema beach, only a five minute walk. Both Copacabana Beach and Arpoador beach are also within an easy walk. The apartment is also in an ideal location if you are travelling by subway -- only a five minute walk from General Osorio station. The subway is quite safe and quick.
Finally, it was a pleasure to interact with Leila and her assistant Lucia. Leila was very quick to respond, and was very accommodating of our flight schedules when it came to check-in and check-out, as well as a small fix to one of the doors that was completed immediately.
Overall, I strongly recommend this apartment and its great host!