We stayed here during our six days in beautiful Rio. The apartment is on a tree-lined side street in the center of Ipanema,3 blocks from beach, a block from a good bakery and many buses. It's a compact studio apt., clean and well furnished for travelers: good lighting, great sound system, firm bed, plenty of drawers and shelves. Well-equipped bathroom with spacious shower. Enough kitchen equipment for simple cooking (we made breakfasts, packed lunches, made one dinner). Really pleasant to come home to. Apartment is on street level with some noise at night, but if you're not used to that you can close windows and use AC or fan. Note: Though it's called a loft here, it's all on one level with no need for climbing.