Charming old house, the photos give an accurate picture of how it is.
Just keep in mind that the old house comes with its creaks and rattles.
Some people have mentioned the noise from the taxi rank. I wasn’t bothered by it, but could be a problem for the light sleepers.
Anyway the noise during the weekdays died down pretty early and even the weekends well before midnight.
I stayed for 4 weeks and felt that the house suits well for the longer stays. The only thing I missed was a proper cupboard where to hang clothes.
Urca is a wonderful neighborhood and perfect, if you want to live away from the more touristy Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon.
In October a new circular bus route 518/519 connected Urca directly to Copacabana, so going to the beach got easier.
Marcio was a perfect host and always available.
I would stay again.