The apartment was clean and cozy. As the apartment is part of a complex, a person is always controlling the entry. You have enough to cook, make cofee/tea, containers to take some food at the beach.
The location is very nice and safe. As soon as you walk down, you will find plenty of shops and restaurants. The beach of Ipanema is 5mn walking maximum.
We had a great communication with Carolina during our stay, she was responsive and available if needed.