Miguel was a wonderful host, with a precious house that transports one back in time a little bit if you let it. It has a beautfiul terrace overlooking the city, with avocados hanging just out of reach on a huge tree. The house is pretty far up in the hills of Santa Tereza, so you walk into the house at the street level, go down one flight of stairs to the room, and then there are still one or two other levels of the house below that that is divided from the top part.

It is an old house, but well preserved, and furnished and decorated in a simple, but very tasteful manner. The room I stayed in was very comfortable, with ample space, and very high ceilings. The bathroom and kitchen are also on that bottom level, so you have everything you need!

Miguel was a very nice guy, who was very understanding when I called him and told him I wasn't going to show up the first night, and called him again to tell him that I would be late the second night (I showed up at 1230 a.m.). He was also super patient with my novice portuguese and even let me borrow a book while I was there to practice reading portuguese!

All in all, it was a wonderful place to stay with a great host! The only bad thing to comment is that it was about 30 minutes by bus to get down to the main avenue where I could catch another 30 minute bus that would take me to Urca for school. But if you want to explore Santa Tereza (which you should!), or if you're not going to be in a hurry to get places in the morning, this is a great place to stay!