The apartment could not have been better located; in Ipanema, close to the beach (one can get a view of the beach from the terrace adjoined to the apartment) and near plenty of restaurants, grocery store, interesting shopping, and 50 meters from a main metro line. It was perfect.

Jose was friendly and effecient. Never met him in person but his list of things for getting to the apartment, things to do, avoid, and a few nearby restaurants was all that was needed to have an enjoyable time.

The apartment itself is homey, warm, and has all the things necessary for living (kitchen, TV, Wifi, beds/bath, etc). It was exactly as described on the site and from the photos.

We had a great experience.