Great location. It a pleasure to walk/bike to Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, to Leblon, Lago and Urca (Sugarloaf). The neighborhood offers plenty of high quality restaurants and grocery stores. The apartments are decently equipped and soulfully decorated to make guests feel comfortable. The street may be a little busy at night (bring your ear plugs) but it never seemed unwelcome or unsafe. Claudia was very helpful and accommodating.