I’ve stayed at Virginia’s apartment twice this year. That alone should indicate that her apartment is amazing, once you stay there you’ll want to come back as many times as you can. This is definitely one of my husband and I’s favorite place to stay in Rio. Perfect location in Ipanema, close to everything you may need, restaurants, bars, bakeries (padarias), pharmacies, and the main thing, the Ipanema beach! As I mentioned in a previous review, if you are renting a car during your stay in Rio, Virginia’s place has a parking spot available for you at the building, for free! Which is a really rare thing for most Airbnb’s. You really don’t need a car if you’re staying in Ipanema, but if you plan to explore the Region Lakes (Região dos Lagos) or other places outside Rio you’ll want to rent a car. This Airbnb is very cozy, has some stylish cool deco in the apartment and has very clean bathrooms and bedrooms, sheets are cozy and smell clean. You’ll not regret for staying here!