Ion and Sheila were very gracious hosts and ensured we were safe and comfortable at all times. We really appreciated the thoughtful touches, such as a Caipirinha on arrival, taking us to the supermarket on the first day to buy breakfast foods and a small tour of the neighbourhood. Santa Teresa is a beautiful old area where you can feel safe enough walking during the day, and as long as you not alone and be sensible, the nights are ok too on the main roads. We walked, used taxis and Uber to get around, and easily used Gloria station to get to other areas such as the beach or shopping points. We loved the community feel of the area and would definitely recommend a stay here. Thank you Ion and Sheila for helping make our stay with you so beautiful. Annie and Gabriel.