My boyfriend and I had a fantastic stay at Mercedes apartment. We made good use of the hammock on the balcony, roof top swimming pool, sunbeds with amazing view. Also the included breakfast was lovely. The location could not be better. Near the beach, Super safe and next to the trendiest restaurants and bars in Ipanema. Mercedes was very welcoming and easy to get in contact with. The apartment itself is very clean, neat, comfortable with nice aircon (fundamental to Rio's summer heat). The apartment is Very private too. I could not recommended enough.