From start to finish our stay in jose's apartment was fantastic.
Firstly he was helpful enough to organize a transfer for us from the airport for a very reasonable price. The driver Ramon met and greeted us on time. Him and another one of Jose's staff Luiz were both sweethearts. Luiz helped us get in to the apartment hassle free and showed us around. Polite and cheery guy who made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. On the 2nd floor, the apartment itself is as described in the picture... comfortable clean linens, fresh water, ac in bedroom, closet space with hangers, wifi, cable tv, nice little balcony to get in some light and fresh air, extra towels, cleaning supplies, helpful guide books...everything you need for your stay in ipanema two block from the beach around the beach area of poste 9 and 10 the best part of the beach in my opinion. Also many restuarants around. We liked kikarnes and polis sucos right across the street for a simple good breakfast with brazilian locals on their way to work. Devassa for good beer and Gula Gula for a nice lunch spot with cariocas...all walking distance. The area is safe and has a great outdoor market two block down on the wknd that sell all type of pastels and cane juice good place to walk around and sample food. Also the metro is about 5- 6 block walk but its an easy walk and you will pass by on the way a tonne of different local restaurants, also fast food - bob, mc donalds, burger king, pharmacies, supermarket, starbucks, banks (citibank for me which was great), cambios and clothing stores. The area is quite safe and busy. You will fit right in in this neighborhood so no need to be concerned about safety. There is no doorman but a gate at street itself that requires a key for entry, another glass door at the entrance to the building itself and well the door the the apartment. We were very happy we stayed here. Thanks to Jose and his team for a hassle free experience. OBRIGADA