Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro represent an ideal stay for people who are looking for kite-surfing / surf / beach program and stunning ocean views mixed with the Brazilian culture of great food and coconut water or beer in the kioskos alongside the beach. Marta's appartment is ideally located walking distance from the Jardim Oceanico and by the beach with a stunning view of the islands ofshore Rio de Janeiro and the Pedra da Gavea from the balcony. The appartment offers the full benefits of the Sheraton hotel facilities if wanted inclusive of the beach longchairs, towels and umbrellas etc. Will headback there eyes closed. I used Uber taxi service while there as the internet is open in the lobby, it has made a huge difference to the quality of my stay as I was visiting remote areas in the evenings. Martha's appartment is spotless, the a/c sometimes is needed in Rio de Janeiro and is working great as ot is the main Sheraton's one very silent. Restaurants and Devassa's bar by the side of the appartment add a nice note to the stay.