Paloma's place is where you want to be in Rio. Santa Teresa is a very artistic, local community on a hill, so around are bars and cafes with (as far as I have seen) only locals. Here and there was a tourist, but very few. Since it's on top of a hill you have a great view from all around the area over the city. The place itself has fantastic wifi, all kitchen-equipment you need if you (like we did) like to cook yourselves, and the balcony with the hammock is just fantastic. Paloma is super attentive and kind and very good with communication. I definitely recommend!