This private room is lovely. Although very small, it is very private, comfortable and allows you your own personal space. Gilcelia is an amazing host. She is incredibly understanding, she provided a very cheap laundry service and also gave us a free breakfast every morning which was fantastic. I do, however, have to mention it is in a favela, but the majority of the time we felt very safe. The room is behind three secure locked doors. Having said this there were a couple of times walking to and from the room we felt unsure of our safety.