This is one of the best apartment rentals in Rio. Well-maintained. Clean. Very nicely decorated. Good internet and television technology. Mostly new kitchen appliances. A lovely veranda in the trees. And with a cheery porteiro who is ready to assist at the door or perform home maintenance on a moment's notice. We really enjoyed our stay here. Leo and Archango - the rental brokers - are excellent managers. Responsive, prompt, and fair when it comes to apartment items needing attention or fixing, they are professionals I felt I could trust.
There are some things for travelers to note when staying here. The apartment is 250 meters from the Humberto de Campos favela in Leblon, so you do have to mind your safety in the area, especially at night. That said, the building does contract with a few of the neighboring buildings to pay for night and weekend street guards, and they are effective at maintaining peace and safety on the street. It's also worth noting that there are occasionally motorcycles and cars that rev their engines on the street, in the middle of the night, for sport, and this can cause sleep disturbances for guests, as both apartment bedrooms face the street. However, with the bedroom air conditioners on at night, any street noise is much diminished. Finally, know that you are renting an older apartment, in an older building (probably constructed around 1970), so certain elements of the apartment are somewhat dated, like the bathrooms, bathroom cabinets, and bedroom closets. However this is no different than what you will find in the majority of apartment rentals in Rio. And despite their age, these items are in working order.
Altogether, this is a great Rio rental. You get a thoughtfully designed space, that is attentively maintained; apartment managers who are prompt to respond to your needs and any apartment items needing attention; and a friendly, helpful porteiro who helped us feel even more at home. We highly recommend this unit.