Jose was super welcoming. The apartment is lovely and gets great light. You can get a nice cool breeze from the big windows or use the air conditioning. The washing machine is very convenient so that we didn't have to pack a lot of clothes. And the location in Ipanema is great. There were always lots of people around and it is well lit, so we felt safe during both day and night. Close to many many restaurants and beach as well as the metro. We highly recommend this place!