Originally Posted by
mrrego
Just got back. Rented a nice 2 Br apt 2 blocks from Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. Safe, pleasant area, a/c, high speed internet. Agent is gringomanagement.com. I can give more details if you want.
I've used gringomanagement.com with wonderful results myself. I second this recommendation.
$120/night for a large 2 bedroom beachfront apartment. Linen service was available (schedule ahead of time) for around $30 per service, IIRC. I found having an apartment vastly superior to any hotel experience I've had (though I've never been in a hotel in Rio)