We had a wonderful time! Beyond the beauty of the city, the apartment enables you to maximize your Rio experience to the most! It looks exactly as shown in the pictures - comfortable, cozy, and has everything you need in it. It is located in a superb location: A minute from the beach (the beautiful beach of Ipanema), next to numerous restaurants and pubs and The shopping street of Ipanema. The area feels safe and the house is well secured with a friendly concierge.
Jose is an amazing host, waited for us when we first arrived late at night, dealt immediately with a tiny problem we had, and helped us a lot. He speaks English (which is not obvious in Brazil) and was able to recommend where to go, to make reservations, and do other things for the non-locals.
Overall, we highly recommend staying in this flat while in Rio!