Lisiene's place was absolutely breath taking. Pictures does not do it justice. It's a safe neighborhood and walking distance to Leblon and Ipanema beach. There's a hotel right in front of her house that will exchange dollars and it's much cheaper than the airport. Lisiene was a great host, she even had cold beers, water, soda,fruits, snacks and coffee ready for us when we got there. We enjoyed her place so much that we're already making plans to come back!