At the risk of over-doing it, I couldn't have felt more at home here with Paulo and Nathalia. They have been so kind and caring, and the atmosphere of this house feels like my home away from home. The various holiday mishaps [missed flights/stolen wallets and keys] were dealt with efficiently, and Nathalia's calmness made those horrid things feel ok. Our balcony had the most amazing views. Santa Teresa is beautiful and bohemian [safe too]. I couldn't have asked for a better introduction to Rio. What a pleasure to stay here! [Honourable mention to Paulo's sublime breakfast eggs...]