Quaint apartment in a nice part of Ipanema...walking distance to the famous beach, good restaurants and the lagoa. 24/7 security and coded entry made us feel safe and helped get in and out easily. Apartment is somewhat utilitarian, but very clean. WiFi worked great and the washing machine was very useful for a longer trip. No real dining area to speak of, but with the great restaurant scene in Rio, this was not an issue for us. Denise was a good host and we’d recommend the apartment for those looking to stay in Ipanema.