This property was amazing. I will start with the cons to get them out of the way so please read the whole review. The cons would not keep me from staying here again.
There are lots of light switches and some don’t work so it is a little bit difficult at first to find the right switches. The lighting inside the apartment isn’t the best either. It’s a bit dark in the evenings after the sun goes down. Some small fixtures in the bathrooms don’t work the best which is an easy fix. I say this so anyone staying here can have all the information.
I like to believe that I tend to have a pretty high standard of quality when I’m traveling and staying somewhere and this place was great. The cleanliness of the apartment was perfect and the cleaning staff was very welcoming and friendly. The host was also super friendly and accommodating. They even went grocery shopping so we had a few items in the fridge to hold us over the first couple of days. The rooms are well-sized with nice bathrooms in each room and there is plenty of space in the apartment. The rooftop patio is probably the best part. I went in the winter so the weather was perfect but there is a pool and a beach view and you can also see Christ the Redeemer from up there. Sunsets are beautiful but a little bit obstructed due to other buildings in the area. The sunrises, however, are amazing if you’re a morning person.
It’s an easy short walk to the beach and everything is pretty much walking distance or a short cab ride away. Keep in mind that no matter where you stay in the area it will be the same. Both Ipanema and Copacabana are large areas including their beaches so what looks like a short walk on the map may not be so short in reality, however, it is definitely walkable if you’re up for it. Don’t worry though, there are restaurants, bars, stores, and whatever you need in the neighborhood so if you’re not up for doing a lot of walking there is a lot to see and do nearby. There is a park next to the condo that has a market on Sundays with a lot of cool items which is worth seeing too.
There are few properties in the area that are this nice as well as this centrally located to everything. You won’t be disappointed if you stay here. My friends and I had an amazing stay and we can’t wait to go back and stay again!