Jose and his team were great and hospitable hosts. Jose picked me up from the airport which was great given the late arrival of my plane. He and his team were always there when I needed them. The flat was exactly as described and shown in the pictures. The location is great for exploring Ipanema, the beach and surrounding neighbourhoods. Yes, it can be a little bit noisy with traffic and people enjoying themselves in the restaurants below - but I knew what to expect given the fab, central Ipanema location.
I would recommend the flat and Jose as the host to anyone.