We had a wonderful stay at casa de thiago. We came for carnaval week and staying here was one of our favorite parts of Rio. The favella is super safe, people are friendly. It's a super unique and local experience. The area is beautiful with an incredible view of the beach and surrounding area. We especially loved the rooftop hammocks, and our room had AC. It's a quiet place to stay, but you can also meet fellow travelers if you want. The kitchen includes a water machine for cold drinking water which we really appreciated otherwise you have to buy bottled water. There are moto taxis that can drive you up the hill for 5 BRL which was useful in the daytime heat. We highly recommend staying here and thank you Thiago, Vera and family for a very memorable experience!