We had an amazing couple of days in Rio and a large part of that was the great accommodation we had. Thiago Luiz provided very clear instructions on how to get there and his mother Vera came to meet us halfway up the hill to show us the way to their place. The favela felt incredibly safe even late at night, much safer than other areas in Rio which aren’t in favelas. The house is just above Leme with incredible views of Copacabana and the rest of the city. Yes it’s up a steep hill but walking down is pretty quick (recommend grabbing an açai from the shop on the way) and you can get a moto taxi on the way up for R$5. The accommodation is basic but exactly as described and felt like very good value with a brilliant breakfast included. Vera was a warm and friendly host who made us feel at home. Would definitely return!