Bruna’s apartment is amazing! We stayed here for 2 months. Unfortunately we had to leave before the end of our stay due to construction noise since we work from home. As a tourist, if you plan on being gone during work hours, then I definitely recommend this place! Because after 17 there is no noise at all except for the ocean sounds.
The view is really breathtaking and you can hear the ocean waves from every room.
The living room was bigger than it looks, it has a very comfortable couch that you can pull out and turn into a daybed. The TV is a smart TV and great quality. There are also great lamps and candles to make it moody.
The kitchen is big and works well. Has a bunch of machines and more than enough appliances to live well. The only thing I had to buy was a couple more cutting knives since we were cooking regularly.
The bedroom is comfortable and you have ocean view form the window (although not while laying down in the bed). There are two bathrooms, both nice. The shower has good pressure and comes out hot! The office is also nice and has ocean view.
Service wise, Bruna was a great host! Very kind and responsive. When certain things happened (door code not working, power went off for a day - she was always extremely apologetic and helpful in fixing it or covering any expense). I was really happy with Bruna as a host! You can also request for an extra price to have Tania come and clean the apartment, and she does the best cleaning I have ever seen and is extremely professional.
Location wise you are about 5 min walk from Ipanema beach and in a main road and safe area. However when inside the apartment you feel transported to a peaceful view place.
Everything about the inside place was amazing. However unfortunately we had to terminate our stay early due to massive construction going on next door. There is a whole building being torn down so they can build a new one, and there is very loud noise from 8-17 during weekdays. The building is on the side of the bedroom and office, and even with earplugs you can hear it very loudly, when in the living room with all doors closed you still hear it.
Unfortunately this made it really hard for us to continue staying here, which is unfortunate because other than the noise this place is perfect!