We had a great time at the apartment, which offers a true carioca experience in one of Rio’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Fernanda provided wonderful support on arrival and Leo & Archanjo helped out quickly when we had a small issue with the lock. The location could not be better -- just two blocks from one of the most incredible beaches in the world, adjacent to numerous restaurants and bars, a block from the famous Hippie Fair on Sundays, and a short Uber to Leblon, Copacabana, and just about anywhere else you'd want to go in Rio. (Actually, you'll want to walk to Leblon, Copacabana, Lagoa and other places during the day but you need to be careful at night, as Rio's notorious crime and ever-growing population of aggressive homeless people compel visitors to remain particularly vigilant after dark.) Overall we had a terrific time and can't wait for our next visit to the "cidade maravilhosa."