A very warm and exuberant welcome offered by Joao's friend, Carolina, as Joao was not in town during our stay. Thank you Carolina for cheering us up and for being such a nice hostess!
Location is great for exploring the real Rio and not just Copacabana/Ipanema beaches. We felt safe walking around the neighborhood, even by evening. Great lively bars and restaurants around the corner. We were a group of 6 and only one AC worked in one of the bedrooms, so it was a bit uncomfortable sleeping. Nice private outdoor area. Overall, the place worked fine for us all. Thank you, Joao ,for hosting us!