Our stay in Casablanca 3 was truly an amazing experience. The ocean views from the house are unbeatable, I never wanted to leave! You can hear the waves crashing and overlook the ocean while laying in bed. There is also a balcony on the roof of the apartment which allows for some great views. The house is super cute, would be perfect for a group of 2-3 friends or a couple (2 full sized beds). If you don't like walking up stairs, this is not the place for you. The house is close to the Favela Vidigal which is a wonderful cultural experience to go into. It is also very close to the Leblon neighborhood which has excellent dining and bars and beaches. The Sheraton Hotel is across the street which also has various dining and drink options, and a nice beach. It's about a 15-30 minute drive from Copacabana and Lapa. Ipanema is about a 30 minute walk.
Jeanne was a gracious host that made sure we had everything we needed. There were outlet converters, towels, and kitchen supplies in the house. She even helped me carry my 60lb bag up and down the stairs to the apartment!! If I ever go back to Rio, I will definitely try to stay at Jeanne's place again!