I spent a week and a half here and absolutely loved it. The apartment is privately owned and is in a building with permanent residents of Rio. The property is managed by Elizabeth, I am not sure if she is the owner, who was incredibly helpful! The pictures definitely do this location justice, and met my highest expectations. The apartment was very neat and clean and bright. Everything you need to cook, bedding and even linen and wash clothes are there too. The place is just the right size for two! Truly it’s like your own private Rio apartment. Probably my favorite part of the place was the location. There can’t be much better places in Rio. It is half a block from the Ipanema beach meaning you don’t have to make a big trip to the beach, you just have to walk out your front door, make a left, and a few steps and you there! The most famous restaurant in Rio is to the right as you leave the apartment, Garota de Ipanema. The main street is only a block and a half north with every kind of store you can imagine.

Elizabeth was a gem! She was there promptly at 10:00 AM, our meeting time. She answered all of my emails and calls right away too. When checking in, she realized that the TV was not working. She said she would come by in the morning with another one. I thought she meant she would fix it. This awesome lady walked down the street with another TV in a bag just for me!!! Another time the cable and Internet went out. I called her and she came by the next morning to fix it. Unfortunately, the cable and Internet were out all over the neighborhood and not just the apartment. She called back a little later to make sure it came back on and it did. I just love her for being so responsive!

After that, it was smooth sailing. The place is behind a number of locked gates and doors to ensure your safety. The doorman was not only kind, but helpful. Thanks Carlos!

I would highly recommend you considering staying here at this apartment. I intend to be back very soon! Thanks again Elizabeth!
Obrigado,
Randall J.