It was my first experience renting a room (and not a whole apartment or house). It was a great choice for a lone traveler not fluent in portuguese! The hosts were very helpful, welcoming, and the house is so big that it was easy to have privacy. The room and private bathroom were lovely, spacious and comfortable. I enjoyed their beautiful deck with a pool just long enough to swim laps. Guests have access to a full kitchen and laundry facilities, which is great. I left very early on the last day but someone was up to see me off, which shows how caring the hosts are.

The neighborhood feels safe and it is possible to walk all the way to the beach, the jardim botanico and the lagoa. Muito obrigada to the whole family!