This apartment is fantastic! it has the BEST location in the world if you like to do a lot of walking as is on the super well located spot of Ipanema, Posto 9 exactly one block from the beach. The daily maid service is impeccable, beds and linens are great and waking up to a full breakfast every morning is priceless. We stayed as a group of 5, me my husband, 2 girls 7 and 12 plus grandpa on the FRONT part of the penthouse (be advised this is a TWO part apt and even though I never got to see the back one, everyone commented on how the FRONT one is the best, it is more expensive though). Everything went super smooth, Sacha the host is very very nice and accommodating and Roshni the concierge is great! she arranged for our airport transfer with Carlos, that was there waiting for us when we got there and also drove us around Rio as a guide (he's a certified one) on a tour that Roshni organized for us as well.
If you want to stay in Rio as a local, this is THE place to stay!! i will recommend to all friends and family, and will be back for sure if we return to Rio!