Located in a nice part of Ipanema, short walk to the beach on one side and the shops on the other.
The building is old with no lifts and the apartment is on the 3rd floor (2 flights of narrow stairs).
The apartment itself is somewhat modernised but it’s no-frills. The photos depict a much shinier, newer and cleaner space than reality. This suited us as we brought pets but we might have been disappointed under other circumstances. The outside space was too dirty to be used but I’m fairly sure the host would arrange a clean if you request it before you arrive.
The bedroom has a window that faces the bar “Emporio 42” - which is open (and busy) everyday until about 430am - a blessing or a curse, depending on your vibe! There are some sound-proofing windows but you’ll still hear the party outside; I wouldn’t recommend this place to a light sleeper.
The host is super-responsive and helpful - easy to contact and helped us out with a late checkout that was beyond expectations.