Marcelo and Miriam are excellent hosts. We could not have expected more from them. As we arrived very late in the evening we were particularly grateful to find drinks in the fridge, coffee and various supplies so that we could make breakfast after waking up early due to jetlag.

The apartment was very well equipped, spotlessly clean, well furnished and with fittings and finishings to a standard that is difficult to find in Rio. It is in a quiet location at the back of a secure apartment block with views into a hillside covered in jungle. We did indeed see monkeys, and greatly appreciated the quietness at night compared to apartments on the nearby beach front. It is a short walk to supermarkets, good restaurants, banks and other amenities. Leme itself is a great place from which to explore the rest of Rio, located at the quiet end of the Copacabana beach, with an almost village like atmosphere despite all the high rise buildings.

We would definitely recommend Marcelo's place to friends and family visiting Rio and it will be our first choice next time we are looking for accommodation in Rio.