This is my 2nd time staying at Amelia´s place, whenever I am in Rio if her place is available, I will stay here.
It really is like having your own mini 2 story apartment, with a spiraling staircase that leads you upstairs to your private bathroom where the hot water works really well and it is really clean and you also have a washing machine upstairs and a small porch to sit outside and gaze at the old huge mango trees in the court yard. You are on the side of the mountain and the views are fantastic!
Downstairs is a small refrigerator, a microwave, a small table to eat at with all the utensils you need and a little cozy couch for two with a great view and fresh air coming in from the large window in the room.
The bed is comfortable and the Wifi works great.
I used Uber taxi services and they came and got me at her place for really great rates, so you get to be slightly out of town but can get out easy, its a great place for taking walks, even in the evening because the neighborhood is safe.
Just a small walk up the street and you have some artsy cafes and a supermarket with fresh produce.
Amelia is really a gentle and kind person and she will take good care of you, she is one of those people that is easy to get a long with, it was really a pleasure to meet her!
Her place is usually booked so if you find it is open, grab it!