Marilia was a great host! She was much like her house; very friendly, fun, artsy, and awesome!
The house was very clean, the maid cleaned on a daily basis. The room and bathroom was clean upon arrival as well as the rest of the house. The living room area is very open and comfortable with probably one of the best views from Santa Tereza. The room also had a great view and the AC worked well for hot nights.
The house is located near the top which was great because you were able to access so many locations from the house. It's a bit of a climb if you're walking but you'll be walking many hills in rio anyways so no whining! If you decide not to walk you can call a taxi or have the doorman flag one down from the streets, I believe Rio also has Uber too.
Marilia knew of all the best places to go eat and hangout near Santa Tereza and in other parts of the city too.
Every morning there was delicious coffee!
In the end the Marilia, and the house felt like home. We felt we were more as roommates.
I highly recommend a stay at Marilia's!