Daniella is a BLAST! I really loved the very unique experience I had in her home! I really want to point out a few of my absolute favorite and unique things about her airbnb:
1. Getting to her home is PERFECT for the adventurous heart. She will send you an address where your uber will drop you off and you will take a moto cab up to the end of the hill (PACK LIGHT! If you dont, im sure theres a way to get your things up there, just more a hassle so fair warning) you will walk up to the highest point, until you see the number 73 on the right side. Thats Daniella’s home.
2. Ask her the incredible story of how she BUILT the house! Its pretty interesting
3. DANIELLA WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH shes quite the humorous and entertaining personality that warms her home
4. Her adorable almost blind and homeless fat dog and her fat kitty are just too cute and cuddly (kitty lovesssss attention)
5. Im a princess when it comes to AC and it was really nice to have a fully functional and not overpowering AC in the bedroom. If you need more air, she has a fan inside the room
6. Her towels are thick hotel style lol idk why thats important to me but it was a nice detail
7. YOU CAN SEE MONKEYS AND TUCANS FROM HER WINDOWS IN THE TREES THAT ARE LITERALLY TOUCHING HER HOUSE
8. THE VIEW— what can I say, it over looks all of Botafogo, Jesus Christ the Redeemer is the star of the sky, you can see the bay, the historical cemetery, a gorgeous view of the Favelas, and a small portion of Pao Asucar. We had the lovely experience to have dinner with our wonderful host on the roof deck and she and I talked, sitting on the floor in deep conversation while looking at the stars and petting the fur babies.
9. There is a hiking trail that is right behind her house that she raves about and might even take you
10. Location- my absolute favorite part is that it is in a [SUPER SAFE] Favela in Botafogo, where you can experience true Brasil outside of the hustle and bustle of touristic areas. It may be a little intimidating if you are super new to Brasil or traveling in general but i assure you there is nothing to worry about. This neighborhood is safer than some places in copacabana (believe me, i lived in copa for 3 months) It is truly a nice change of pace to come to a calm home with super homey vibes.
I think i can go on forever, but ill keep it to 10. Anyway, Daniella, i love you! You are an incredible host, and I am so in awe of what you have built for yourself. I cant wait to visit you again!