Definitely book Silvia's AirBnb. It is perfectly located in Rio's BEST neighborhood. Close to the beach and extremely close to the finest restaurants and shops in the city. (Sushi Leblon, Nola, CT Boucherie, Oscar, Quadrucci, Formidable are all 5-10 min walking) Leblon Shopping is a gorgeous mall 10 mins walking. There is TONS of light in the unit, a nice shower and a washing machine!. You will love the small balcony to observe the city and quickly dry laundry! Other bonuses: lots of closet space and full-size refrigerator. Across the street is a huge supermarket with everything you could want, AND drug stores, clothing shops, cafes with coffee, teas, espresso, acai... & tons of vegan options close by. Ubers and cabs everywhere so popping over to Ipanema and Copacabana is qeasy & quick. All is very walkable and the famous Dos Hermanos hike is steps away. The apartment is clean and bright and I enjoyed 8 nights there for Carnival 2018. Safe, clean, comfortable and accomodating. Sylvia and her team and awesome!