Christiana’s roof top apartment was amazing. Based on the listing photos and the map I wasn’t 100% how the area would be. Myself being American and my first time to Brazil I was very hesitant and wanted to make sure I was in a good area.
I don’t exaggerate when I say it’s maybe the best little spot in the city. We felt like we had hit the jackpot after arriving and realizing just what we had booked.
Right across from the apartment and ample outdoor deck is a big green area set aside to relax for the neighboring building of the block along with a great dog park. The dogs do make some noise but it doesn’t seem overly excessive.
While we were there for a week there was a pop up “hippy market” one day and a fresh garden market another.
We had a slight issue with warm water but the host was attentive and fixed the issue quickly.
The location is a block from Ipanema beach, and a safe walk to and from. Along the way is a nice grocery store and plenty of great restaurants.
A+