Silvia's great little apartment was a joy for my cousin and I. The bedroom was a really good size, while other bedroom is very very small with a very little bed but if you are not a big person it should be fine. Of a more important matter, the local neighborhood has all the local offerings such as cafes, restaurants, pharmacies, banks, nearby buses, and the metro station. As for location we couldn't have been more central if we tried! Perfectly located in a SAFE area with everything close by and easy to find. The tourist spots are about a 15 minute Metro ride away, while the beach is a 10 minute walk (probably less actually). Silvia was nice enough as well to graciously allow us to stay longer (check out time). Furthermore, she even made arrangements for a Airport transfer.
A good apartment, nice safe area, airport transfer, fair price, nice host..honestly you can not get better than that. As it stands, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking to stay in Ipanema for a few days or even longer (we stayed 7 nights/8 days). 5 stars!!!