I had the pleasure of staying at Anna's beautiful home, Vila Sophia, over my wedding weekend this summer. Not only was the home spectacular and embellished with a thousand amazing details and stunning artwork, but Anna herself was the most gracious and wonderful hostess that we could have ever imagined. When our brunch location cancelled on us at the last minute, Anna offered up her home, glassware and hands to help pull off the event without a hitch. When the vans were late to pick up my the wedding party for the wedding, she drove them up to the venue herself (!!). For anyone who knows Santa Teresa, the location is perfect -- exactly halfway between Bar do Gomes and Largo dos Guimarães. For those who have never been to Rio before, I can imagine that Anna would provide a perfect introduction to the city. The house sits on one of the most quaint cobblestone streets in Santa and has a ton of natural light filtering in through the (multiple) windows that look onto the street. Each room is its own private studio with high ceilings, seating area, bathroom and some of them even have a kitchenette. In summary, there are not enough positive things that I can say about Anna and her home. I recommend her with the utmost confidence. She made my special day/weekend all the more special and stress-free by being such a wonderful, generous and kind person and her home was perfect for my friends and I to hang out and soak in the laid-back atmosphere of Santa Teresa.