Marcia and her husband Marcos are very friendly hosts! At the same time they run their place in a professional manner and put a lot of attention to all sorts of details. The apartment is very well kept and everything one needs for a pleasant stay in Rio is in place. It's not the Hilton, but then, which Hilton would have wonderful hammock with open sea view ... (see the pictures)?

In my opinion Leme is one of the best neighborhoods for a tourist to stay in Rio. (I have spent quite some time in the city including in other quarters.) It is close to the sea and to the city center at the same time. It is a bit quieter and feels less touristy than Copacabana or Ipanema, but if one is after some action, Copacabana is only 5 minutes walking distance away. The apartment itself is just opposite a very well stocked supermarket and all kinds of shops are in its street. 3 minutes walking to the sea.

All together: highly recommended