I stayed with Ana for 3 weeks and it was the best decision I made in Rio. Ana is such an amazing person - so friendly and helpful. I now consider Ana family after such a wonderful stay.
She has a beautiful home filled with art, antique furniture, and treasures. It has so much character and I felt truly at home. I felt very taken care of for my entire stay. Ana is an amazing baker and she made me breakfast each morning - fresh bread, pastries, and jams. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
My room was very nice with a brand new mattress, A/C, a desk, and great wifi for working.
The neighborhood is so beautiful - in my opinion the best in Rio. There is beautiful nature, monkeys, eclectic architecture. I absolutely loved Santa Teresa, especially the downtown area. I felt very safe and it was easy to take the bus directly outside of the house to get to wherever I needed to go.
I travel a lot and this was a standout experience for me. Highly recommend.