If you want to experience Zona Sul the best way possible in our opinion is a stay in Leblon. Better because its not as crowded. Great restaurants and close to shopping. This unit is perfectly located. In our opinion its great as no buildings on one side so always able to see sunshine! Host is highly communicative and gracious on checkins and checkouts. Cleaned multiple times while we were there. All AC, hot water, toilets and appliances worked. This is rare in Zona Sul. We loved it and we have rented other penthouses and designer apartments before (maybe 10 places total). Go ahead and book it if you want to sip Nespresso and loose count of the waves every morning and watch the sun rise over Aproador!