My friend and I stayed in this lovely apartment last week for 7 days for the world cup. The place was perfect! There is construction right outside the building, but we never really heard any noise at all.
Rosana had snacks for us, we had towels, blow dryer, Iron, washing machine, beach gear, local cell to use, everything was clean; we were set.
Literally 2 blocks from Ipanema/Leblon beach. There are a lot of great restaurants, cafes, and bars in the vicinity, in Ipanema and Leblon. The metro is about 10 min by foot and so is the botanical garden. Everything is walking distance. It is a very safe neighborhood to walk during the day and night, which is definitely a plus.
Rosana made us feel at home and was always available to answer any questions we had and made sure we were well. She is an incredible host.
I definitely recommend her apartment, trust me, you will not regret it!
I can't wait to come back and stay at her place. Maybe next summer? :)