Quite an amazing and unique gem hidden away in Santa Teresa. The hosts are incredibly friendly and helpful, and go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. Stepping off the street and through the gate we were pleasantly surprised to find an oasis of peace in the city, with large trees filled with birds and even small friendly monkeys that make their rounds through the area. Our room was decorated in a way that makes you feel like you are in a home instead of a hotel room, with shelves of books and other personal touches that just make relaxation that much easier. I also really appreciated the hosts forethought to have things like mosquito nets tied up above the beds (we did not need them, but good to have just in case), and electrical adapters for foreign guests with different plugs than those used in Brazil. If you are lucky, the hosts may even make you a couple caipirinhas (Brazilian drink made with cachaça), that were better than any I had my entire time in Brazil. I would definitely recommend staying with them, and will be doing so myself whenever I am in Rio.