We have just spent four nights with Theresa at Rio Gaia Santa Guesthouse and loved every minute of it! Theresa is the most gracious host, so accommodating to our every need - so much so that when the water to the guesthouse got unexpectedly cut by the city she opened her own home to us so we could use her kitchen and bathroom.

We rented both the rooms and they were perfect for our two small families. The swimming pool is fantastic - such a treat to come home to after a day out in Rio's heat.

The location couldn't be better! Santa Teresa is such a great neighbourhood with beautiful winding tree-lined streets, a great variety of super restaurants, bars and cafés, friendly locals and away from the hectic-ness of the busy parts of the city.

I would wholeheartedly recommend Theresa and her lovely guesthouse to anyone!