I was traveling with a friend for a few days in Rio. Anthony's place was a block from Ipanema beach and also conveniently located to to plenty of bars, nightlife, and supermarkets and drugstores. While I noticed some reviews mentioning that the outside noise was an issue, we never noticed anything and it wasn't a problem for us. The entire apt has air conditioning, not just the bedroom, which really helps on those very hot Rio days. It has the basic kitchen necessities required to cook and eat, although some pots and pans might be due for an upgrade soon. Communication with Anthony and his team was easy and responses were quick. Overall, a good place to stay.