If you're looking for a place away from the action of Ipanema and far away from the gritty tourist beach of Copacabana, this Leblon location will fit the bill.

Overall this is a very lovely apartment in the quiet and chic Leblon neighborhood, adjacent to Ipanema. However the location is aprox 20mins walk from the beach and the apartment is located up a very steep hill. Personally I am fond of hiking so this was fine for me. You can cab it up the hill but you'll have to hail a cab for a quick pickup which can be tough during rush hour. There is also a garage should you want to rent a car while you are there however several Carioca's suggested against due to crazy traffic and regular DUI stops.

Deborah is very responsive to texts. Deborah manages the listing remotely and has Rosana directly manage the apartment. Rosanna was wonderful and always immediately responds to texts. The apartment truly felt like home and was well maintained. It's perfect for a couple.

The Internet worked very well as well as all the appliances and there is a great big fridge for all your Brahma beer. The door men were always courteous and kept a close eye on everything.