Location, location, location! The apartment is one block from the beach; one block from a supermarket and one block from the principal street of Leblon. Shopping Leblon, the main mall, is only four blocks away. So, the location is excellent! The apartment is essentially one room with a bathroom, well-furnished with everything that you might need for your stay. The apartment is ideal for an individual traveling alone. Monica was great as were the doormen at the building. I would definitely stay there again!