This apartment is one of the best Airbnbs that I have ever stayed in!! Praia Joatinga is a paradise and the apartment overlooks the beach and the ocean, a real gem that made our stay a once in a lifetime experience.
The apartment itself is beautiful and very well decorated. It has four floors, the first floor where you enter which has a bar / living room / and balconies with a hammock. Then the kitchen one floor below, and the second bathroom and a bedroom on the bottom floor. The top floor has the kids room with bunk beds, another bathroom, and two bedrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean. You can't beat waking up with that view.
The communication with both the owner as well the as the local host Andrea was great from the start. Andrea lives in the same condominium and contacted us before we arrived to coordinate the check-in, and was incredibly helpful throughout our entire stay. The condominium itself felt very safe and everyone was friendly, and it has private access to the beach (depending on the tide levels) and is a few minutes walk from the public beach access point. Sunsets from the rocks overlooking the beach is a must if you stay here.
The only potential downside to consider when staying here is that Joatinga is somewhat isolated (which is a plus if that's what you're looking for) but if you have a car it's the perfect location between downtown Rio (Leblon, Ipanema, etc) and Barra de Tijuaca which is a short 10-15 minute drive away. We had a car when visiting and took advantage to visit some of the beaches past Barra (Praia de Reserva, Prainha) which I would highly recommend. The apartment is also a quick 15 minute uber ride to Leblon so it's not a limitation at all, but important to know when booking that you can't easily walk anywhere. It was perfect for what we were looking for though and has a very laid back, relaxing vibe.
Thanks so much for hosting us Stuart / Andrea, we loved our stay and hope to visit again!
Best,
Alex & Julia