The neighbor hood is quiet and safe, of course like anywhere in Rio and Brazil, you need to be careful. The house is clean and beautiful, one room has access to a terrace with a stunning view of Rio. Adam and Paulo opened the room for us to use the terrace when it was not rented. Our room also had the same incredible view from one of the windows. Both rooms that we saw were large with plenty of closet space.
They provided an excellent breakfast every morning. Adam and Paulo are very knowledgeable about the city and extremely helpful. They are both very friendly and hospitable.
There are 3 buses that stop right near the house several times an hour. The 507 will take you all they way to a Metro station and back , the 6 and 7 take you thru Santa Teresa and into downtown. They run from early morning to late at night. Getting around was very easy. Taxis pass by to and from pickups and can be flagged on the street as well.
We had full use of the kitchen, stove, oven, microwave, and refrigerator when we did not want to eat out. There is a restaurant across the street open until 10pm 6 days a week, and some small pub/clubs around the corner Adam can tell you about.
There is no significant shopping or grocery stores within walking distance that I know of. The shared bath is large, clean, and bright. The water pressure was low.
We loved staying in this beautiful house with all of its wonderful art and memories. I hope we will be able to stay there again in the near future. Thank you very much Paulo and Adam!