This is an amazing place in a great location. The view is worth the stay. Alex is a very communicative, easy to work with host. He even setup a Christmas tree for our family. The house is older and has beautiful features, high roofs and detailed woodwork. The kitchen has a large commercial style oven, great for making big group meals. We bought a cooler for extra storage. Plenty of space for spreading out. The neighborhood is fun, bars and restaurants. The Selaron stairs and bondinho tram are steps away. Easy Uber or cab ride anywhere in Rio.