Jose was amazing, such a gracious host. He personally met me outside the apt and saw me off to the airport and communicated with the cab driver in Portuguese that I needed to go back to the airport at the end of my stay. As a woman traveling alone I really appreciated this kind gesture. He was always available to me which I appreciated.
The apt was great! Amazing Ipanema location! Very close to beach, cafe, restaurants, Citibank ATM, drugstore where I bought my shampoo and toiletries, Zona Sul grocery store, Gilson Martins Design.
The apt was great, the shower got hot really quick and there was even a washer machine.