Inês is a wonderful host. She kind, generous and she really loves her country and city. Her apartment is clean, spacious and the room is excellent. The bed is extremely comfortable and the bathroom is fantastic too. Laranjeiras as an area for tourists is very good, it’s extremely safe and you can feel at ease in both the day and at night. It is away from the main tourist hot spots which is nice, as it is quiet and you’re left with the sounds of birds in the trees surrounding Inês apartment. I would thoroughly recommend, especially if it is your first time travelling to Rio or Brazil as Inês is very knowledgeable and can always point you in the right direction. I hope to stay again soon!