I had a lovely stay with Elizabeth for two nights at the end of my trip to Rio. She was extremely welcoming and went out of her way to make me feel at home - providing a great snack of fruit and pao de quejo upon my arrival. She spent time reviewing things I may like to do in Rio and provided me with a map and guidebooks. The apartment is immaculately clean and the suite is beautiful - with a very comfortable, amenities you may need, and a private bathroom. It's in a safe apartment building with very kind 24-hour guards. Her dog, Snoopy, is very sweet. Leblon is a beautiful and very safe part of Rio - it is much more residential than very close Ipanema and you're not far from great restaurants and shopping plus the beach :).