On the plus side:

Rafaella was very responsive to my messages and made sure we were comfortable in our stay, giving us as much information as possible prior to arrival and in a detailed guide left in the apartment.

Our flight was 3 hours delayed and, despite her being unable to meet us due to the delay, she promptly arranged alternative methods for us to get into the apartment.

She was also eventually flexible around checkout times.

We were 3 girls in the apartment which has one double bed, one sofa bed in the living room and one single bed. All three had bed linen and were pretty equipped for a decent night stay.

The TV and wifi were working perfectly, the main room has a nice comfortable bed, cute decoration and is overall pleasant.

Above all, the apartment is in a fantastic location - in the heart of Ipanema and walking distance to the interesting stuff, but at the same time on a quiet, leafy street.

On the negative:

The apartment is much smaller and more run down than we expected from the photos. The bathroom and the wc need renovation work, the kitchen is very small and, although it is equipped with fridge and stove, you probably can't do much there.

The second room is very small and only really fits one single bed in it.

The apartment is on a low floor and there was a lot of noise at all times of the day, which affected our sleep. Although it is a very quiet, residential street, there was noise from kids playing around and cars getting in and out of their garages.

Overall I'd say that, for a comfortable stay, it is ideal for a couple and no more than that. And depending on the season, you might be better off staying in a hotel as the rent was almost the same price as a hotel stay.