What a safe haven the cottage on Laurinda Santo Lobos is. I love exploring big cities and I also like to sleep and relax. We explored Rio all day and sometimes all night and were so lucky to return to our peaceful safe haven. My friend and I enjoyed so much living in a good brazilian neighborhood, convenient to everything. Our host Frédérique was very nice and respectful. Her check out time was the most flexible. My flight was at 9:20pm. She let me check out late. That meant I got to explore more and then come back and have a shower before my long flight home. Breakfast was such a nice touch in her sweet garden.