This lovely apartment exceeded all our expectations!
First because Robin is a really great host and is there when you need him if you need anything. But also really unobtrusive if that’s what you want too. His English is impeccable as he grew up in the UK as a child so no communication issues - you’ll be in totally safe hands even if you’re a first timer in Rio.
Second the photos really don’t do the apartment justice. The interior design is open plan, modern and really well thought out. You get a sense of space in the kitchen / living room area you don’t get in many places in Rio, with huge TVs if you get hit by a bout of bad weather as we did. Plus there are 2 Nespresso machines just in case one packs up!
It’s really quite hard to find a decent apartment in Ipanema in a good location that doesn’t look like it’s come straight out of 1982…. we hit the jackpot with this one.
The location is also I think the best spot in Ipanema - surrounded by classy, inexpensive restaurants, 3 mins from the beach and walking distance to both the crowds and life of posto 9 and the exclusivity of Leblon. And the undisputed best açais in Rio!
Finally the daily cleaner is such a bonus. All the convenience of a hotel (you can leave your key at reception), a really well equipped empty gym in the building (we didn’t get round to using the squash court!) but with your own proper apartment with a great washer dryer - all for the same price as a poky hotel room.