Mano's apartment has everything you will need for a comfortable visit to Rio. We were 3 adults, and we each had our own room with Queen beds and with stunning views of the mountains and national park. The kitchen is fully equipped and spacious, with 2 full baths, and a living room large enough to allow all of us to hang out with plenty of space. The apartment is located on a main street, but it is not significantly noisy at any time of day, and it is very conveniently located near the botanical gardens (a must visit in Rio!) and the national park, and close enough to Leblon where there are lots of good restaurant options. It would be a serious walk to get to the beaches from here, but it is only about 15 min in taxi, so easy enough. A good choice if you want to be away from the bustle of Copacabana, but close enough to get to the sand and surf any time of day or night.