We stayed at the place as a group of 6, and it was simply PERFECT! The location is the best possible in Rio - right at the heart of Ipanema, same distance to the beach as to the lake. The apartment is great and very functional, bathrooms clean and beautiful. Hi-end supermarket right next to the building, numerous restaurants and bars just a very short walk away. Staff at the building very friendly. Parking at the building very easy. Raphael is a great host and very helpful and responsive.