I could have sitten for days on the balcony just enjoying the beautiful view over the city. Axel's place is fantastic and the neighborhood of Santa Teresa is very beautiful. Axel is a great host who provided us every day with breakfast and a lot of information about the city. We also did a tour with Axel to the Complexo do alemão, a large favela complex that had been made accessible by a gondola. There is no but about it- a highly recommended place to stay.