I had love the photos of the place, it seemed like it would be a very good Ipanema beach appartement from Rio, I had read the stellar reviews about Adriana and her family and I have found that not only it was as great as people said it was, but even more! Adriana is truly a fantastic host, very real, down to earth, casual & laid back, fun. She did more than she had to, and I am not saying too much in order to not create to many expectations, but trust me you will not be disappointed by this great location. I would definitively return..there was much more to enjoy and I was feeling everyday more comfortable.