This apartment can only be described as stunning.
Located at Posto 6 at the calmer end of fabulous Copocabana beach, it is a short walk from excellent eating and drinking spots. Right across the road, the ocean at this end is nice and calm and great for swimming or a Stand-up paddle on Marcelo's great board which is included - but it's less than 5 mins easy stroll to funky and bustling Posto 5, where the surf is bigger for those who want to make use of the 2 Body Boards included or just a great place to sit on a beach chair and watch the world go by and enjoy a beer or caipirinha served to you by one of the multitude of awesome (and cheap!) beach bars. The people watching here is probably the best in the world.
The apartment is very spacious, and impeccably decorated with 3 lovely large bedrooms each with a private ensuite. It's also important to note that the showers are excellent, with good pressure and hot water - this is definitely not a given in many Brazilian rental properties.
The beds are very comfortable and large, and there's plenty of wardrobe space.
The view from the main lounge is gorgeous, even on a rainy day you could look out at it for hours. A quick stroll around the corner is Zona Sul supermarket, so our morning ritual included a bag full of hot from the oven bread rolls (called Pao Frances in Brazil - they are to die for) and fresh papaya, passion fruit and mango while sitting at the breakfast table a staring out at the beach.
There's a Nespresso machine or a percolator for those who prefer a European style coffee. The kitchen is large by Brasillian standards and has a blender for those wanting to make a cocktail or 2.
Marcelo is a thoughtful and very welcoming host, and is just down the road if needed. He also left a very detailed booklet outlining all of the things to do, see and eat in the neighbourhood.
We cannot wait to stay in this apartment again - and we fully intend to. It is magnificent. Marcelo - if you ever decide to sell this place, please let us know first, as my wife Trish and I would like to live there.