This is really a wonderful place. Marcela owns a beautiful house and garden in the green and lush neighborhood of Cosme Velho, within a short walking distance from the inclined railway to the Cristo Redentor statue. The property is on a street right off of Cosme Velho's main drag, Rua Cosme Velho, where there are a number of very good places to drink and eat (e.g. Assis, a great bar and restaurant located in the residence of the author Machado De Assis, Bar DOC, and Prana vegetarian restaurant). There is frequent and rapid bus transportation from a bus stop at intersection of Marcela's street and Rua Cosme Velho connecting with various places throughout Rio de Janeiro (for instance, there are buses going directly to the Largo do Machado subway station, the Botanical Gardens, Centro, and the beach neighborhoods). Taxis are also frequent. The property has very green and lush front and back gardens. The rented space is a small guest house with separate kitchen and bedroom in the back garden (which has beautiful and tall tropical trees), right next to the refreshing and appealing green-tiled swimming pool. The bed is comfortable and the house is well-cooled by fans. There is also a bicycle available for exploring Rio de Janeiro's expansive bicycle routes. Wifi is strong. Marcela herself is a very charming and enthusiastic host with an expansive knowledge of the city. Iuri, who you also may meet, is also very helpful and friendly. Both are great conversationalists in both English and Portuguese. I have stayed in a number of places in different neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro over the years, and this is my favorite.