For the best view in Rio this is the apartment. Super conveniently located between Copacabana and Ipanema and walking distance to each beach make it a perfect base to explore all that Rio has to offer. The building is a tad dated but safe and secure with a friendly and helpful staff, good elevator service, exercise room and pool and a parking space in case you have a car. The apt is on a very high floor so street noise is minimized while the view overlooking Apoador, Ipanema, Leblon all the way to Corcovado is the best of any apt I’ve ever rented in Rio over the last 15 years. There is a small supermarket 2 blocks away along with pharmacies, bars, juice bars, restaurants etc. The kitchen has enough to prepare a simple meal but has the essentials like a coffee maker, blender for all of those tropical fruit juices and microwave to reheat. The fridge is large enough for food for 4. There is also a hot water tap in the kitchen sink which is a great rarity in Brazilian kitchens and greatly helps with wash ups. A washing machine for small loads was greatly appreciated after 12 days of travel.
Aglika was very quick to respond to any questions I had which makes renting a new place so much more comfortable and when I needed something Elissa was there that day to provide it.
I highly recommend this apt and am sure I’ll be back again. Thank you Aglika and Elissa for everything.