This was the prefect place for our time in Rio with our 10 month old daughter. To start things off, Angelica was very open with communication from the moment we showed interest in the apartment. We arrived earlier than the set check-in time, and Angelica was there waiting for us with everything in order. She remained available by phone and messaging throughout our time there. The apartment is in a residential neighborhood (nice and quiet at night) in Zona Sul, which gave us great access to the beauty of Rio without being stuck in the midst of the busy tourist districts. The apartment is a 5 minute walk from the Gloria metro station, which is a 20 minute ride from Ipanema and a 5 minute ride from Centro. Flamengo Beach is 15 minutes away by foot, as is Lapa. The incredible Sunday Farmer's Market is 5 minutes away by foot, and Santa Teresa is a 15 minute climb by foot. Safety was never a concern for us because there were always people walking around outside, and the door men keep the apartment very secure. The apartment itself was clean and spacious, with high ceilings and good air conditioning. The kitchen was well-equipped to let us do any cooking that we needed. Having a washer was a huge plus as we were there for the entire month. We strongly recommend the Gloria Sunshine Apartments! Thank you Angelica!