Wow, just wow! The pool house looks like the photo--a beautiful combination of urban retreat and open air living. It aptly accommodated our family of 4 (two beds--queen and single in each room so parents and 21, 24 yr old in other) It is in the most enchanting neighborhood in Rio nestled in the middle of the best restaurants at the best prices. Theresa makes sure that someone is always there to provide recommendations, and support. We became fast friends with everyone. She knows community activists who can provide Favela, Afro-Brasilian history and other very compelling tours. We walked 134,000 steps--all over Rio and used the metro daily--it is a location for tourists who want to walk, use public transportation and meet the neighbors. We also often used Uber and the Bonde. This location is very close to downtown Rio (MMR, Museum of Tomorrow and #cidadeolympica Praca Maua plaza) Marina de Gloria and Guanabara Bay (sailing) Flamingo Beach (road cycling) and several Metro stops from Copacabana (beach volleyball) but is quite far from the 2016 Olympic Village. However, with the new BRT and BLT it would be worth the 30-40 minute public commute. Have fun--we loved it! Thank you to Theresa and our hosts!