Great host, who was very friendly and accommodating.

Apartment was as described and great value for money. Sometimes it is hard to understand the layout of the apartments through translation so let me explain. There are two double rooms both good size with lots of wardrobe space. The ensuite bedroom is a bunk bed with a single on the bottom and a double on the top. Kitchen is good size and the lounge / dining area is very big with plenty of room.

I have now stayed in Ipanema twice and Leblon was better by far. there is probably more restaurants in Ipanema (maybe its because I know the area better) but a taxi is between 10r and 15r.

I would without doubt recommend this apartment, this host and this area.

We went to train brazillian Jiu Jitsu at the world famous Alliance Academy which is a 15/20 minute walk to the other side of Leblon and the Fernando Terere academy which is probably about a 25/30 minute walk to ipanema. Either way 15/20r gets you to either side of Leblon and Ipanema.

Thank you Flavia and Nando

Leon & Mike from Phoenix BJJ in Bournemouth, UK