This is a special apartment. Both the bedroom and the living room are well-sized and have high ceilings. The apartment is well-maintained, but it is not a brand-new apartment. It has age and grace. The windows are large and wood-framed. The floor is of wide-planked wood. It is a welcome change from most AirBnB apartments which seem to me to be austere or designed in a simple, lower common denominator manner. Roberto's sensitive taste for the arts comes through in the apartment, which is a combination of antiques, paintings, artifacts, found material, books, fabrics.
The crown jewel of the apartment is the large terrace. It is lushly planted, partially covered from the sun, has an aquarium and a water bed. It is a great place to spend time either day or night, rain or shine.
Either the bedroom or the living room can easily be bedrooms. The living room is in some ways more comfortable to sleep in because it is easier to regulate the temperature there and because it is further away from street noise.
Roberto lives in the building and is s very responsive and vigilant if issues arise. When I had an initial problem with one of the AC units, he immediately responded and stayed with the problem until it was resolved.
I don't think this apartment is for everyone, but if the pictures and the reviews appeal to you, it could be the best apartment you can stay in, especially if you like to stay in the best part of Leblon.