We stayed at Marjons guest house for nine nights and it was a wonderful experience. The house itselves really has the most fantastic view which we enjoyed waking up to every day and the night views were also Breath taking. Our favorit spot was in the hammock enjoying the view :-)The house itselves has many beautiful details and the estetics in general is done with a cabable hand and eye. For instance the light can be turned on to fit any atmosfere you want like cozyness, work light, romance, dinner, reading etc. Marjon knows as a journalist a lot about the brazilian society so we got anekdotes and stories from real life in brazil that gave us knowledge and deeper understanding which enriched our stay. For instance she took us to a nearby farvela were she knew many people, written and unwritten rules so we got to know that side of Brazil as well. Marjon was keen to answer our questions about where to go and how and we felt very welcome and at home. The place is a little remote but the bus connections are good and frequent and the view and great company were totally worth the 15 min by bus to Santa Teresa or 20 min to Lapa where we could take the metro to for instance copacabana. An authentic and wonderful experience, we truly enjoyed "life on the mountain".