Even before getting to Hellen's place, she was quite helpful explaining us how to get there in details. The apartment and the guest room were quite cozy and the photos match them exactly. We really enjoyed the breakfast carefully prepared by Hellen with many options such as fruits, bread, cheese, ham, yogurt,.... it was a lot of delicious food.
The neighborhood is calm, quite and safe. The beaches and parks close to the apartment are beautiful. Hellen and her family provided us valuable advice regarding moving around and even in the central area of Rio de Janeiro.
We had a wonderful time with Hellen, her family and her faithful friend, Buck (a playful dog). She was a great host and we definitely recommend her.