The first thing I want to say is that Goya went out of her way to make our stay as nice as possible. She answered each and everyone of our emails and phone calls quickly. Her friend Paolo was the one who actually came over to turn over the apartment to us and he was a very nice person to deal with.

The apartment is just like the pictures show. Very well kept and furnished. The location could not be better. It is only 1 and a half very short blocks to Ipanema Beach, 3 blocks to the Metro Station, plenty of bus routes that go by the apartment, so transportation is more than adequate. The neighborhood is full of shops, restaurants and grocery stores so it is very easy to get whatever you need within a walking distance.

If you go during Carnival, like we did, be ready for the crowds that form on the street in front of the apartment because this location is a magnet for people looking to hang out with their friends at many of the bars and restaurants in the area. But even then I did not have a problem going to sleep whenever I wanted to, since the most of the noise does not permeate into the apartment.

I would definitely recomment Goya and her apartment.