Living there (I stayed for 5 weeks in the front corner room, second floor) was such a wonderful experience!

The view is beyond amazing. The life in/on top of a favela was very interesting and really something special (experiencing the day to day life around you etc) and never in any way dangerous.

The house, the place is full of life. You´ll meet wonderful people, maybe find yourself in the middle of a samba party or will be able to experience many cool Rio things the owners of the place will bring you along with.

The owners are very nice, very concerned about your well-being, about making this place your home. They will assist you if you need help or some cool tips where to go to, what to do in Rio.

Of course, this is not the Hilton (thank God!): There may come a day when it´s a little loud (music in the house or some party in the favela), or when the kitchen may be a little all over the place - but this is temporary and makes it all feel even more like living together with friends instead of staying anonymously in one of the hotel towers in Copacabana. I personally never felt unhappy with conditions or situations.

Best proof of my happiness at Casa48: I´ll come back next year :-)