I really enjoyed the time at Julias place! For me it's the best place to stay in Rio. The house ist really lovely,has a nice terrace with many plants, a well equipped kitchen and a big shared livingroom. It's located in a nice neighborhood between Gloria and Santa Teresa, really close to metro& bus. It's not like the typical "Party-Hotel" in Rio, but also a nice place to meet many different people.
I would totally recommend to stay here!