Valeria was a wonderful host. Extremely responsive to my questions or communications. She left very detailed instructions about the apartment along with great recommendations for meals, taxi rates, etc. She supplied extra towels at my request as well. She even contacted me on her own during my stay to ask if I nedded anything! The apartment itself is exactly as pictured. A very lovely one bedroom apartment. I felt very safe in the building and neighborhood even coming back from clubs at 4am. The location to the beach is ideal. I only went to Ipanema and it was 5 minute walk at most. Wonderful stay! And Valeria was a wonderful host!