This place amazing. The location is conveniently located to Ipanema and Copacabana and while it is a few blocks from the beach I felt really safe going to and from the guest house from the beach. I could’ve certainly stayed in a hotel or an Airbnb closer to the beach but this was a perfect blend of living like a local with access to the stuff that a tourist should check out on their first trip to rio. What really makes this place special are the people who run it. Bruno is incredibly kind and patient, I didn’t intend to be but think I was a bit of a challenge as I made a last minute decision to travel to Salvador. He helped me coordinate travel to the airport. Yves, is incredibly warm and welcoming and is great for providing local tips for sites around town. He’s just a great guy to have a conversation with and really makes you feel included. Jardel the house manager is exceptional. Wonderful cook and incredibly helpful and always checking in on you to make sure your stay is going well. I was here a week and felt like part of a family. I travel quite a bit and after a long day of adventuring it is rare to
Come back to a place that feels like home. They’ve captured that here. I noticed a few people complained about the water being cold. It is slow to warm but the trick is to turn on the faucet and shower in tandem and then it warms up quickly. There are parties on Friday and Saturday I loved them and I explored and swam so much during the day I had no trouble sleeping through them. This is a wonderful place that I highly recommend.