This was a fantastic stay. Although the apartment is in the middle of bustling Leblon, it’s sits on a private street in front of a lovely park/square so it’s very quiet and feels private. The park has trees filled with birds and monkeys, as well as tables and a playground for kids…it even has fruit and vegetable vendors. The building is undergoing interior renovations (though I never heard any construction noise), which means the common areas feel quite a bit more modern than other buildings in Rio. The interior of the apartment is large, comfy, and homey - it feels lived in in the best way. The entire space is impeccably clean, all of the furniture is comfortable, the air conditioning works very well, the kitchen is spacious and well appointed, the bathrooms are large and have tons of storage, and the beds are great. The wifi worked perfectly for two people browsing, streaming, and making video calls. Luana was a great host: responsive and extremely helpful. Her cleaning lady was kind and thorough. Overall, I’m very happy with the stay and highly recommend the apartment.