The apartment is well located, walking distance from the beach and the subway. The area is extremely safe and trendy. Marcia and her family accepted to welcome us with an extra-early check-in (thanks!). The apartment is large and conveniently arranged. The only downside is the noise from the street (traffic and so on). Like many buildings in Leblon, this has concierge desk staff on duty the whole day and for most (or perhaps all?) of the night.