I stayed at Lisiene's apartment for a month while I studied Portuguese at a school in Ipanema. Lisiene and her husband Tadeu are really warm, welcoming and accomodating. They were always available if I had any questions or needed anything. This was the perfect place to stay since it was easy walking distance from Leblon (10 minutes walk) and Ipanema. Also, various buses stop almost in front of the house on the main street below. The apartment was exactly as it is shown in the photos, very clean, very private with its own separate entrance that is away from the main house, and it has a SPECTACULAR view!