The house is well located in Santa Teresa. Surrounding is safe and there is a supermarket, police station, bus line and several bars and restaurants of different price ranges including high-end ones in a walking distance.
The house was clean and counted with basic ammenities for a good and confortable stay, although some of the kitchen inventory is ready for an upgrade, but not a big deal.
The first impression might be confusing as the house is located in a steep hillside and looks like a favela hut, but this is quicly taken away by the nice interior of the house and a stunning view from the deck. The neighbours are lovely and the mornings or evenings on the deck are great!
Some of the interior shows some wear, but the bed, bathroom and house in general was clean and very confortable.
Taxis migt have a problem to find the place, on the contrary Uber works perfectly in the location and a ride to the main tourist attraction is always between 15 and 25 RS from the house.
Very good stay! Very good option in Rio, if the beach is not your primary destination.