I stayed in the house in Horto while doing research in Rio during April and May. It's a beautiful space, with wooden details, artsy decor and a library of Brazilian literary classics, two adjoining terraces, and it's located in a calm and safe neighborhood. I enjoyed the large, well-equipped kitchen, reliant WiFi, desk space for working and large bed where I mostly slept very well. However, some problems with sewage, water supply, family conflicts and loud voices outside made the stay less comfortable than I would have liked. The toilet easily clogged. I could not use the terraces because they were under construction. This made it even harder to ventilate the house and dry my laundry (already a problem in Rio during this season) and at the end of my stay all my things smelled like mold. Dalai and her family were always friendly and helpful in trying to fix the problems (which were a few). If one has patience with the different quirks it can still be a good place to stay because of the luxury of having a small house to oneself, but I ended up leaving early.