Our first airbnb experience! Things we loved about Vania's apartment: location is superb. Close to Ipanema Beach, shopping, dining, subway. Pool upstairs was very pleasant with great views for times we didn't feel like the beach. Maid cleaned daily, which kept place neat and tidy, and did more than we asked. Washing machine worked well and came in handy! Liked the security of front desk and they graciously and quickly hailed us cabs each time we needed one. Vania was kind and allowed our friend's daughter to stay with us two nights. What could be improved: kitchen should be better equipped (more cups, glasses -maybe plastic ones- better cutting knives), A/C didn't seem to work right in one room, and one day maid cleaned without our permission (rule was sign needed to be on door if we wanted cleaning and sign wasn't put out that day). Master bed is very firm. I liked that very much, my partner didn't! Note that A/C must be turned off each time you leave the apartment...so when you come back it may be a bit stuffy for a while. Overall great stay in Rio and we'd recommend!