The location of our apartment was just about perfect - two blocks from the beach, just feet away from the subway station and on the main commercial street of Ipanema. It's on the 8th floor of the building so you can spot the Atlantic from the living room window. We had three bedrooms (two with double beds) and two well equipped bathrooms.

Diana was based out of Sao Paolo, so we never really met her. However she took care of everything well in advance and also gave us lots of helpful tips about Sao Paulo, Rio and Brazil in general. Additionally, the custodians in the building were friendly and helpful too.