The views! What more can be said about the location of this casa. We stayed in the Manga private suite with a private bathroom and balcony. The rain kept us at the local pubs in town but the home and other guests were a nice change from a conventional hotel. Breakfast is simple but has everything you need, some meat, cheese, fruit, break, cake, and cereals.
Valentin was very helpful with local recommendations. His restaurant recommendation of Simplemente shouldn't be missed. The food and drinks are priced well, the service is great, and the music and crowd are unbeatable! Valentin was always available for questions, or to call a taxi. Super guy!!
Be prepared for the walk up to the casa from the main road. Those who are in average health and shape should have no issues but any sort of knee/foot problems could be a challenge so make arrangements to have the gate opened.
The neighborhood is very diverse. It's a mix of bohemian and daily life. The main square has lots of nice shops and restaurants. You can walk to the main square or use the taxis which costs about R$10 (metered) each way. If you want to taxi to Copacabana or Ipanema the taxi will cost about R$40-50 (metered).
Casa48 is worth the experience and shouldn't be missed if you want a more diverse stop on your trip.