Ana & her family are the perfect hosts - warm, friendly, informative, and very helpful. Their house is beautiful, on top of Santa Teresa with great views and a lovely garden in a quiet neighborhood with buses and vans stopping right outside the door, making it easy to get to other parts of Rio and back. The room is light, airy and clean, and the double bed is very comfortable. Ana's a professional baker, so her breads and cakes are a highlight of the great breakfast she provides. Ana & her family go out of their way to make their guests feel welcome, but you can have much privacy as you want. They were all very helpful when I had to move my stay forward due to flight delays and was having problems using the ATMs. Staying here has really enhanced my experience in Rio, and I would recommend anybody to book their stay at Ana's house.