I have stayed in various different neighborhoods and this location is by far the best. It's by far the safest and close to everything. There is a huge supermarket 1 block away. A fresh fruit market with great prices 1 block. Metro is 2 blocks. Posto 11/beach is 3 blocks. Many VERY nice restaurants/bars nearby. The kitchen is a lot bigger than it seems from the pictures. Bed is very soft and comfortable. Has very modern and nice lighting. The kitchen has everything you will ever need to cook anything. Doormen are very nice and helpful. The mall (shopping Leblon) is huge and 3 blocks away. Very safe and walkable neighborhood. Very charming and not touristic like some places. Very clean, modern, and recently renovated. It's on the first floor so no need for elevator if you don't want. It's on a 1 way back road that isn't very busy so it is a lot quieter than most streets in Rio. No buses. Filtered water machine was nice to have. Plenty of towels & rags. Internet was perfect for me. Zero problems. The couch pulls out into a bed very easily. Neighbors were kind and friendly. A good option if you work remotely. I plan to stay here again. Monica is very nice and easy to communicate with. Cool person!