A great affordable place away from the busy side of Rio if you are looking to relax. It is very close to Prainha beach and national park. There is a outdoor shower to easily wash the sea water off you or our equipment/surfboards.
The area felt very safe and the locals were friendly. The centre of the city is about an hour away by Uber (which was a reasonable price even though I was there during the Carnaval period).
Ideally you would have a car, however the closest beach is at most a 15 minutes walk away while Prainha takes about 30 minute on foot.