We loved this very spacious concrete "castle" in the most culturally vibrant place in Rio. It is tempting to stay by the beach, but this is the better choice for those who want beautiful views (don't have to go to a restaurant for an amazing experience!). The building and yard are totally safe, and we even saw monkeys out the front in the morning. The pool has a fountain and even in July it was warm enough outside for us to want to refresh in the pool.
I love that there were games for the kids to play, a view for constant entertainment, green walls, easy access to a very nice restaurant and shops if you want to walk around. We felt the place was incredibly secure and gave us such a memorable experience.
Ingrid was great for check in and check out, and the hosts really open to our checking in and out at times that were convenient. Ingrid even got us a big taxi to the airport. Thank you so much!