My family stayed here for 1 week--and loved every minute of it. Leblon is an upscale neighborhood--safe, fun, and has everything you need.
The apartment was as pictured. What makes this apartment great is not only its cleanliness, but it's location. Everything you need is within walking distance. Markets, bars, restaurants, beach. And the new metro stop is literally across the street.
Raquel and her brother were exceptionally easily to work with--including being very responsive when I blew a fuse to the entire apartment within 5 minutes of checking in. Raquel checked in with us during the week to see how we were.
This place will hold a special memory for us, as I loved it and would rent it again no question.