Katia was an amazing host! My boyfriend and I stayed with her for a week during the World Cup and we couldn’t have hoped for a better place to stay. Katia made us feel at home in her apartment and was very responsive to all our questions. Not only did she give us great recommendations for places to eat and things to see during our stay, we also I learned so much about the culture of Rio from our wonderful conversations with her (often in the morning over coffee). But not only was Katia a great host, her apartment is phenomenal. Our bedroom had a lovely view of Sugar Loaf from the balcony, which I often enjoyed while reclining in a hammock. Plus, it is in a great location… near two metro stops and numerous bus stops, as well as walking distance to Lapa and Santa Teresa neighborhoods. I highly recommend staying with Katia, and will definitely stay there if I’m ever back in Rio!