PLEASE READ BEFORE RENTING THIS PLACE!!! If you like to sleep DO NOT GO HERE!!!!
We rented this place not realizing that the appartment is literally in the FAVELA ! You can hear and see everything!!! There is no note of this in the description.
All hours of the day you will hear blaring music, yelling, screaming and of course roosters cockaling all throughout the night. SO LOUD!!!!!
We were even lucky to see and hear a GUN fight, YIKES!!!!!
Needless to say we did not stay for our full reservation, as we came for a fun relaxing holiday not a favela music festival experience.
When we reported our concerns to the owner he stated that this is the Rio culture and to buy ear plugs! Very rude and unwilling to cooperate with us.
The apartment itself was very large and unique. Very comfortable master bed but pointless with no sleep from the noise.
The stairs up to the rooms are very steep, not recommended for families with very young children or elderly. We couldn't even bring our suitcases up.
Also the hot water runs out very quickly, take note to shower quickly.
We did like the neighborhood Ipanema has great restaurants and close to the beach, but there are so many better places to stay.
Needless to say we WOULD NOT RECOMMEND and USE CAUTION if renting this as it is in a dangerous location. Also, if you don't like it, good luck dealing with the owner.