Paula was very accommodating and was able to get us in at the last minute due to some unforseeable circumstances with our previous AirBNB (all during Carnival). The apartment was nice and quaint, just as the listing. The neighborhood was a block away from Ipanema beach (between Posts 8 & 9). Great location to walk to local vendors, stores, cafes, and restaurants. It was a very nice place to stay at a great price. Would definitely recommend!