Our group had a great time in Ipanema! The penthouse was in a fantastic location with wonderful views and just a short walk from everything we needed (beach, supermarket, restaurants, bars).

The penthouse suited our group very well and would be appropriate for up to 5 people. There was more than enough indoor living space for everyone. It was wonderful to have a kitchen with lots of utensils and a Nespresso machine.

Two issues we had with the space:

One issue we had was the outdoor space. During our entire stay, the jacuzzi did not work, which was very disappointing as this was one of the main reasons we rented this place. In addition, the jacuzzi was very small (it looks much larger in the photos); it's really just a larger bathtub. The wood flooring outside on the upstairs patio was rotted away in some locations. The downstairs balcony was always wet and the water did not drain away.

Second issue was with the upstairs patio door. It did not close properly. Normally this wouldn't have been an issue, but on our first night, there was a particularly bad storm that caused the second floor to flood while we were sleeping. We were lucky that nothing of value was left on the floor.

Overall, however, the penthouse is a great option for visitors to Ipanema at a good price!