Isa and Paulo's were very kind and caring hosts who made sure I enjoyed every aspect of my trip and that I had everything I needed. Their house was beautiful and was kept meticulously clean and tidy, with no clutter. It had a very good energy to it. They deep cleaned my room each week and even kindly did my laundry for me. The bedroom was spacious with ceilings and air conditioning. The house was quiet and peaceful and never felt crowded, even when other guests were staying.
The house is a 10 min walk from Gloria metro. I stayed for a month and the area relatively felt safe during the day and in the early evenin, with many tourists exploring the area. There is a lot of graffiti but that is normal for Lapa and Santa Terresa and added to the vibe of the area. I did not witness or experience any crime. Even at night, I walked home without any problems, as I felt safe and there were still people around, albeit it is wiser to always get a taxi/Uber when travelling anywhere in Rio at night