A beautiful oasis of calm and tranquility. Because we were expecting Rio to be busy and intense, it was even more of a wonderful surprise to be situated in such a serene and tranquil location. The house and gardens are beautiful, and it is tempting not to leave, especially after a delicious breakfast with gallons of great coffee, but we had some sightseeing to do! It was easy to get to Ipanema by public transport, and taxis are abundant, so getting around was no problem at all. Bindu and Antoine are fantastic hosts, and could not have been more welcoming. If you're lucky enough to stay here, you will want to stay a little longer than we did. 2 nights is not enough!