Ana was truly a super host. From the moment we arrived, she welcomed us in person. She showed us the house, gave us detailed instructions from how to operate each appliance to where to visit around, where to eat, where to exchange money, anything you could think :)
Then during the visit, she was super available on WhatsApp and she helped us beyond what you expect from your host.
I give you two examples. I wanted to buy soap stone pans in Brazil but I could not find them in any store. When I told her, she found a couple of online places, had me choose the one I want, ordered it for me ( as I was not that good at Portuguese:) and did not know how delivery, etc works in Brazil ). She noted the security of the building to receive the package for me and I just left the amount I owed her in the building. This was al beyond what she was expected as a host. I would have been merely happy had she told me where to buy them, but she went above and beyond to give us the best experience:)
The second example. For our COVID test for return ( as we needed it to travel back in 2021 ) she found a lab. Checked and notified me of the test options and prices. Called the lab and arranged them to come to the apartment exactly on the hour we requested. This was again above and beyond.
Other than these, she was there for any questions.
The place was clean and cozy. It has AC and you would find anything you need. The walk to the beach is 5-10 mins and she has even left you beach towels and blankets :)
All in all, while Ana’s place was great, she herself was the reason that this experience turned out to be such a great one.
If you go to Rio, I highly recommend her and her place.