Lisi was incredible, and so was the apartment we rented. I was in Rio with my 70 year old dad during the world cup. Honestly the apartment, Lisi and her family made our trip what it was. The apartment was super clean, very well furnished, the views are as advertised- amazing and the family could not have been more gracious. I am a runner and was able to run along the famous Ipanema beach every morning. The location was perfect. We were just around the corner from Leblon and a lot of the tourist hotels and destinations, but we felt that we had our own unique experience. The Sheraton across the street came in really handy also as we did use the concierge to book a boat cruise and grab taxis. Its also a landmark that all cab drivers know. The steps are tough, probably about 60 stairs or so, but if you know about it coming in, you wont be surprised, and once you get to the apartment everything is perfect. I highly recommend stocking up on food and drinks because once you are in the apartment, its so comfortable and lovely that you might not want to leave!!! Thank you to Lisi and to all of her lovely family for making our Rio vacation perfect.