Thais has a beautiful apartment with all of the amenities. It was very well located in the upscale area of Leblon which proved to be the safest place in Rio. The building was very comfortably located on a shaded street with lush vegetation everywhere. It was cool even in the heat of summer (December to January), due to the fans Thais installed throughout the house. We stayed for 1 month and did not have to use the air conditioning but once even though a/c was also installed throughout the house.

The kitchen was well equipped with everything you need to prepare any or all of your meals. Internet was fast, TV and sound system worked great.

There was great fruit and vegetable shopping, boutique meat supply, countless restaurants of all ethnicities and popular bars and many fashionable clothes stores just blocks away.

A fabulous gym, Alto Leblon was also literally steps away. The beginning of Leblon beach was just 3 blocks away making this apartment centrally located for absolutely everything anyone would need.

The ensuite bedroom with the California king sized bed with memory foam top was so comfortable.

The bus stop to Cocacabana and Ipanaema was at the foot of the street. Uber still is in operation in Rio and is a great safe way to get around as well from the apartment.

Thais was not around when we checked in but we had numerous texts, emails and conversations with her. Her responses were lightning fast and she always provided us with the answers to any of our queries. She was out of the country but her maid took very good care of us. Thais was genuinely interested in making our stay in Rio the best possible.