Georgeana & Paulino's flat is in a great part of Ipanema - super close to the beach and a number of great restaurants, cafes and shops but it didn't feel busy or noisy at all. The flat is clean and comfortable with great furniture and it's got everything you need except an internal laundry. As non-portuguease speakers this was a little difficult to navigate, however the lovely doorman helped us find a nearby laundromat (5 mins walk away).
Georgeana and Paulino were really great hosts! They went over and about helping us out with information about the public transport, local spots to go and getting to/from the airport.