Great place to stay for weeks or months in Rio. The house is in the Zona Sul, 10 min from bus stops, 15 min from the underground, but the street is very quiet, very safe and a bit cooler than downhill. The apartment is even cooler and more quiet since it is at the back, while the view from the top terrace over an old imperial mansion, Botafogo, the wooded hills and a bit of the Corcovado statue is stunning. One can choose to stay private in the apartment, since it has a separate entrance, bathroom and kitchenette, or meet other guests or Marcia and Luis in the main kitchen and living room.