If you want to enjoy warm Brazilian hospitality, stay with the fantastic hostess Maria! I only have praises for her, here's why -
- She is extremely friendly and helpful right from the time when we made the booking. She gave us various tips on Rio much before we landed.
- She even arranged for a taxi to pick us up at the airport which was a great help having arrived at a new city where language was a barrier.
- Maria speaks fluent English and is always happy to chat with her guests. She is very caring.
- The breakfast at Maria's is fantastic - bread, coffee, ham, cheese, yogurt, fruits and the best part - home made delicious cakes!
- Now the highlight of the stay is Maria's beautiful, aesthetically decorated home. There are plants in every corner. The bedroom has a comfortable bed and linen is provided. There is access to the kitchen and laundry. The apartment is well lit and airy. It also very well secured and has a security guard 24x7. Guests need to provide credentials to be able to access the home. She gave us the key to the house so we had no trouble entering / exiting anytime of the day.
- The apartment is very centrally located on a safe street, close to public transport. Beaches and all tourist spots are very easily accessible from the house.
- Maria was also very kind to walk us down to the metro station on day 1 and show us around the neighborhood.

My husband and I are so glad to have stayed with Maria and experience Rio De Janerio at its best. I know we have found a friend in Maria and if we go back to Rio, we will stay with her for sure!

Go stay at this beautiful place, you will have no regrets!