We loved our stay in ipanema, and the pictures are an accurate reflection of the apartment. The apartment is very comfortable. Both Silvia and Daniel are gracious hosts and were truly kind to us. We felt very welcomed. The great thing about this apartment though, is the location. The apartment is literally one block away from the beach and is across the street from a local supermarket, which we went to every single day for breakfast. The neighborhood itself is very safe and we had no issues walking around any time of the day, or night. Overall a great place to stay in rio.