Erica was a wonderful host. She was incredibly helpful and kind. Erica and her son even helped us purchase bus tickets to Belo Horizonte for Colombia vs Greece match. The house was better than expected. It is located in a very nice neighborhood with easy access by bus to ipanema and other tourist locations. There is a great antique market in the neighborhood that is also worth checking out. I am so glad to have stayed at Erica's, she really made my experience in Rio better than I could have imagined!