The apartment is small, like a hotel room with a kitchenette, but the space is very well thought out. For example, there is storage space near the ceiling where I was able to put my suitcases so I had more floor space. It's close to everything, on a busy street, but it's quiet, day and night. I stayed for a month. I had no trouble working from home, the wifi was reliable and fast; it went out once or twice but bounced back after unplugging the router. The host, Vivian, was communicative and helpful. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to a friend, especially for short to medium stays in Ipanema.