Thiago and his mother are very friendly and nice people to share the apartment with. It was very easy to communicate with Thiago on whatsapp and the check in and check out was very easy. The room is very comfortable and the area feels very safe. It is a 5 minute walk from a metro which easily connects you to other parts of ipanema, Copacabana and Botafogo. There are many restaurants within a short walk from the apartment. Shakey the dog is one of the best behaved and well trained dogs I have ever met. He is very small and fluffy and friendly, but doesn't bark or jump at you. Very good place to stay! Thank you!