This is a great apartment in an even better location. Cabral was very helpful and replied to all my emails and questions straight away. His English is very good which makes it easy to communicate if you are a foreigner. He promised us high speed internet and had it installed before we arrived..very good. The apartment itself was clean and as described. There are 3 large bedrooms which all have a lot of closet space. Bathrooms are small. We were 3 families of 10 people, and we managed to fit in OK. We found free parking on the street opposite for our extra cars and could leave them there for the entire stay, with no charge or problem. (just need to watch out for a space to come free and grab it)
Rio is a fabulous city and the area surrounding the apartment is full of people and felt safe, and it is full of some of the best restaurants, (Rua Dias Ferreira) plus great shopping boutiques and malls and only 3 short blocks to the Leblon beach. Ipanema is very near too and so is access to all the things to do in Rio, Lagoa, Copacobana, Cristo, SugarLoaf etc.. There is a supermarket just 2 blocks up. It really has a great location!