I only have the best things to say about the listing and the hosts. Matina and Pilar made me feel so welcome! true Brazilian hospitality - with drinks and parties involved! The location is just perfect - Urca is a jewel of Rio. It's quiet and compact and you easily access the parts of the city that you want to see. Sugar Loaf is right around the corner, as well as a gorgeous Vermelha beach. The area has a little beach of its own as well, and a couple of super cute bars and food joints. A bus easily takes you to Copacabana in like 10 minutes. The room was great - the balcony is huge and you have the most gorgeous view from it. The house is this beautiful centre for art exhibitions and yoga classes - so you get swiped by this great art vibe the moment you step in! I'd stay at this place again any time I get back to Rio. Can't wait to reconnect with the girls and have more drinks together! :) Thank you ladies!!!