Stayed for 2 weeks. Fabulous location, you are paying for the location. Alessandra was a great host, very responsive and tries her very best to accommodate your needs.
Spacious apartment with a modern finish and comfortable furniture, you won't be disappointed.
It's a super secure building with downstairs concierge and security and many bars/restaurants/Zona Sul within walking distance. This is a busy area with Uber drivers and buses on demand, a friend was staying in Copacabana took about 10 minutes to walk to my place and Ipanema beach is a walk away. As I travelled solo, I could not fault the proximity to everything.
There are int'l plug converters (no USB ports) already in the flat which I used. Best feature in the apartment were the AC units, absolute life saver. The Gym seemed out service but with beach so close you won't spend any time in the pool there. The laundry room was fairly simple to use too so no issues.
There was some building works going on in the apartment above me for a few days which was inconvenient and noisy.
Recommendations to the host:
- Dust pan & brush/broom would be handy to clean up in those moments housekeeping are not around.
- Ironing board - I was told a previous guest had broken it but I'm sure it doesn't cost much to replace this. we wouldn't want future guests burning the furniture.
- Someone should check on the TV in bedroom as this working but not connected to channels so I was unable to use it.
- Better co-ordination between reception and host - as another guest was checked into my flat whilst I was asleep. Major for red flag for me. I was assured it would not happen again.
- provide guests with some repellent for small insects
- Bigger rubbish bin for the kitchen
- update cutlery or ensure it is actually clean before guests use it
- please ensure the building no. given on air bnb is consistent throughout: both in the description and your personal instructions to the guest.
The place has potential.