With close proximity to restaurants, stores, Zona Sul supermarket a block away, taxis and bus service, and Rua Farme de Amoedo right around the corner, this is the apartment to stay if you want to be right smack in the middle of Ipanema. Beautiful apartment (with a washing machine!) in a nice, quiet building. Friendly concierge, and the hosts were nothing short of accommodating (with my change of schedule) and attentive during my stay, always on the ready if ever there was an issue. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a very nice place to stay in Rio.