I enjoyed my stay at Alice's apartment. It really is very spacious and very clean. The area felt very safe too and is also very close to the General Osorio metro station and just a block away from the Ipanema beach.
Alice is an outstanding host who went over and beyond to accommodate me. My flight did not leave Rio until 11:00pm and she kindly allowed me to stay in her apartment until 7:00pm. She even waited for me to wake up from my afternoon nap just to make sure I was doing okay. Alice is also very responsive and could easily be asked about anything and everything.
If you stay at Alice's place, never miss the Picanha meal at Garota de Ipanema and the charbroiled chicken with broccoli rice at Galitos! Both restaurants are just a block or two away!