Brunello was a great host. He was timely in his communication, easy to deal with, and extremely organized. The apartment itself is located a few blocks from the beach in the safe and beautiful neighborhood of Ipanema. It's close to almost a everything you'll need (restaurants, supermarkets, pubs, etc...). The apartment is clean, newly furnished, and has a washing machine and hot air dryer. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely come again.