Through a recommendation of a friend, we ended up staying at Anna's place in Santa Teresa and it was the best decision I made on holiday.
How to describe Anna, she's warm and welcoming, thoughtful and kind. And our stay in Santa Teresa was made even more incredible because of her hospitality!
The apartment itself, has everything you need and then some. And it's something small and incredibly thoughtful, but the kitchen even has a water filter so you're not stuck trying to buy and haul around bottles of water whilst trying to enjoy your holiday!
As for Santa Teresa itself, what a wonderful little part of the city! It's filled with little nooks and crannies, awesome graffiti and great restaurants and bars.
A must go, stop in and recommendation on my part. Thank you Anna for a wonderful stay and a most welcoming introduction into Rio de Janeiro!