This place was INCREDIBLE!!! Valeria was helpful every step of the way. We didn't get to meet, but she was really great with us, and very informative! 2 blocks from Ipanema beach, delicious restaurants nearby, grocery stores, shopping, transportation: everything you need! We were originally 6 traveling, and ended as 5, and the apartment was perfect. Considering we were all girls, we were impressed at how well we figured out who was showering when. No issues at all! beds were super comfy, and we felt comfortable as soon as we arrived. Definitely, definitely staying here on future trips to Rio!