The house was even more beautiful than the pictures show. The rooms were very clean and Matt was an excellent host. I have gone to Rio many times and stayed in different properties, but this one definitely took my breath away. The neighborhood gave me a real grasp of what Rio de janeiro is ( aside form the beaches and all that common touristy stuff ). Matt was nice enough to also take us out for a ride to live the full carnival Rio experience and it could have not been more formidable. I strongly recommend this place ( The view form the jacuzzy is supper nice and i will miss the beautiful dog and matts delicious caipirinhas ).