Where to start? Raissa is an incredible host. Very responsive, sweet, accommodating and super helpful. Leblon is definitely the best neighborhood in zona sul at the moment (forget copacabana!). The building has 24hr doormen who are there immediately for any need. The area is safe with great shops and within a mile or so - a restaurant row that you’d need a month experience all. Great vibe!
The apartment is not huge but every room is exactly the size it needs to be - 2 comfortable (full size) beds and the showers are great! AC everywhere, even the TV was a bonus (although no one should be watching TV while in Rio). I would stay here again without giving it a second thought. Muito obrigada Raissa!