Ipanema with peace of mind indeed! Or Ipanema com tranquilidades mesmo! Monica's place is exactly how you see in the pictures: impeccably clean, cozy, new AC and windows, a very nicely equipped kitchen with all you need for your stay. The fridge is tiny, though. Strong wifi that allowed me to work from the apt with no problems. The apt is quiet, and you almost feel how the locals live (a middle-class living in one of the best neighborhoods of Rio, of course). Once you step outside, you are in the heart of Ipanema, with shops, restaurants, supermarkets, banks, ATMs, plazas, lunch places, all steps away from the building; Ipanema beach is two blocks away. Communication was great. Going back to Rio, I would definitely stay at Monica's apt again; I highly recommend it!