We had a memorable trip in Rio ! The location is perfect, 1 block from the beach, between posto 8 and 9, the animed part of Ipanema beach. We arrived on Feb, 23rd around 12:30 pm. The invites were still here but let us leave our stuff in the apt because the maid needed to clean it after that. We went to the beach & came back at 4 pm, it was all clean. The apartment is small, do not expect a big one but it's pretty well managed. We had some troubles with water on the floor in the bathroom the first days, but it was repaired as soon as we mentioned it to Nereu. He told us where to go, what to do. He was kind. Do not put the microwave, the shower & the AC at the same time or the power will shut off. Bring or buy more toilets paper as you receive only one roll.
Microwave, fridge & coffee machine worked well. For 9 days trip, you can live in this apartment easily ! Zonasul, supermarket, is 5mn walking, you can also rent bikes with Bike Rio, not far from there. You have a market every sunday. Shopping area too. Easy to catch a taxi. EVERYTHING is nearby ! even a pharmacy !
We were leaving at 11 pm, Nereu managed us in another apt from 5 to 11 pm to be able to take showers before leaving ! It was very kind of him ! He's a great guy! And do not hesitate if u need anything, ask him !