The room was as described — for the hip, quirky, and recommended for low maintenance travelers. The space was tight, but very functional with a bookcase and drawers! There are two fans and a large window, no air conditioning, and a small attached bathroom. Clarice was always present and home, more like a roommate than a host. I appreciated the offers of coffee and bananas. The kitchen was stocked well enough to be usable even if some things were missing (large cutting board, kitchen knives). The location is ideal — easily accessible to the beach and city center by metro or Uber. As a solo female traveler, I felt comfortable walking to and from the metro all day long and at night on Thursday-Sunday given the amount of busy bars in the area. The doorman is only there during the day. For those with allergies, she just got a kitten! I spent most of my days and nights out enjoying my Rio. Clarice’s space worked well as a base for my adventures and left me with many stories.