“Terrific week with Pope!” We had a few days in Rio coincidentally timed at the same time as world youth day. Rio was jammed and I luckily found this site. Woody answered my question and we had an agreement to rent the apartment. it was exactly as described ,clean comfortable and convenient and secure. Fernando was great gave us a great day tour mixing with the locals and the visitors. Absolutely great. thanks to woody and Fernando.

“Quiet/Restful” I am an experienced visitor to Rio and specifically Copacabana. This was my 19th trip to Brazil/Rio. I always stay in apartments and know the area very well. Ken's apartment combines the convenience of building location with the peace and quiet of apartment position. It is top floor and on the back of Rebeiro (a central but very busy street). It looks out and up to the forest that Copacabana backs on to, very tranquil. The apartment was immaculate and very well-equiped (I cook and found everything I need). It has been newly 'reforma' with clean lines, tastefully done. The apartment, a studio, is surprisingly roomy and you do not feel cramped at all. I have stayed in many apartments in Copacabana and Ipanema and this, in terms of price and location, I would rate in the top 3 or 4. Ken is very helpful and kind.

“Fantastic experience, great apartment, convenient location, very” I stayed at Woodie's apartment for over a month in Rio while completing my MBa program. I can't say it enough, everything was excellent. Convenient location close to grocery stores, great restaurants and a step from the beach. Very safe location and quiet!!! Oh so quiet! Doormen were very nice and helpful. Great quality bedding, comfortable mattresses and cushy pillows. Spacious kitchen/dinning and living room with everything you need to make yourself at home. The management team is fantastic, I couldn't figure out how to handle the cable/tv and in 10 minutes amary came over to help me. Washer and dryer are so convenient and work perfectly. The a/C units work fantastic which is key during the summer in Rio. I can't say it enough, this was a fantastic experience and I am looking forward to the next visit. Thanks Maria Helena, Amaury and Woodie.

“A hidden gem!” I am reluctant to write a good review because I want this apartment to be available the next time I am in Rio. This place is a hidden gem in the most expensive area of Zona Sul. It's almost surreal how beautiful the surroundings are. Close to everything, but at a distance where can get away from it all and enjoy it from afar. The mansion sits below (on) the famous "Two Brothers" mountain in a beautiful cove, surrounded by forest filled with wildlife and secluded mansions. The veranda-overlooking the atlantic and Ipanema coastline-is perfect for early morning tanning while eating breakfast. The beach in front is a perfect alternative to the hectic scenes of Leblon and Ipanema. Transportation ie, buses, vans, taxis literally stop downstairs, but I recommend the walk to Leblon, it's short and picturesque. The neighbors are friendly and accommodating. Jake is an excellent host, if there is a need he attends to it immediately (a rarity in Rio). He goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is a pleasant one.

“Location location location” We got back from staying in Linda's apartment in Ipanema last week and I miss it already. The location is excellent just one block from the beach and everything that you need in Ipanema from a 24 hr supermarket to restaurants and bars is a stones throw away. The apartment is clean and has everything you could need. Hot shower with good water pressure and a 24 hr security guard at the apartment block. This area felt very safe for the duration of our stay. What really made this apartment special for us was Linda, the owner. She was so helpful from arranging our taxi from the airport to providing us with information and helping us to find another place when we decided to extend our stay and the apartment was fully booked. We couldn't have asked for more. We also discovered when looking for another place in Ipanema that the price is very reasonable. When we return to Rio we know where we will be staying!

“Lovely little apartment” We had a lovely stay at this apartment in Gloria, situated between Lapa and Santa Teresa. The owners are very nice and welcomed us with open arms, talked us through lots of local information and even had the fidge stocked with some starter goodies, which was very kind of them! We loved our view out of the window and how the place was decorated. Its location is handy as its right near the Metro and the nightlife of Lapa. Thanks for such a great stay! Xx

“Fantastic location, and great service” We rented this unit from Dilma for 2 weeks during which Brazil was hosting the FIFA World Cup. It is an unbelievable location with a view of Ipanema Beach, and the park right across the street. With the Zona Sul grocery store right across the street as well, we were set for all we needed. The metro station is literally a 2 minute (max) walk from the unit. We could not have imagined a better location. The best part of our stay, however, was the care and attention we received from Dilma as our host. She was great with providing us tips for places to eat and to go. She greeted us on our arrival, not just to familiarize us with the property, but really to make sure that we were set for a good time in Rio. She also was great on our departure, when she helped direct our taxi to the airport to avoid the traffic congestion. We would probably missed our return flight had we not had her help. Dilma stayed in touch with us via WhatsApp texts, and we extremely responsive to any questions we had. The only issue we had was figuring out the hot water system – which took us a day or so. Once we had that sorted out, we had a fantastic stay at a very nice unit that was everything as advertised. We would highly recommend this unit, and we would stay there again in a heartbeat.

“This was a beautiful apartment with a great view of Rio and an extraordinarily kind landlord, Francisco.” My wife and I loved this "penthouse" apartment; we spent five days there in April, our first visit to Brazil. The views of Rio from the balcony and rooftop terrace are spectacular. One can truly appreciate Rio's beauty and from this vantage point we were able to see the ocean, the mountains, the sunset, Sugarloaf, the glittering favelas, Christ the Redeemer, and the street scenes of Ipanema below us. The location is excellent--near the beach, across the street from the local supermarket and restaurants, and accessible to both Ipanema and Copacabana. The interior is tastefully decorated, fully functional. We always felt secure, as there is an outdoor locked gate and several interior doors which all required keys. Our landlord Francisco lived directly below us which added to our feeling safe. Francisco was as outstanding as the apartment; He was very friendly and helpful, even when we had to call on him late one night because we had lost our apartment keys! He obviously takes great pride in this apartment and truly cared about us. So we give this place a big thumbs-up! We will definitely try to return to it next time we visit Rio and we highly encourage you to consider it. It is priced very, very reasonably, an excellent value