I am so glad that one of my friends recommended this place. First off, the location is prime. It is in Ipanema, a classy, safe and secure neighborhood in close proximity to the beach and bars. There is a metro less than a block away that will take you all around Rio. The house was excellent and had wifi (which is always a plus). The rooms were clean and the house was even bigger in person. The doorman was extremely pleasant, and Alice went out of her way to ensure our stay was as comfortable and hassle-free as possible.