The house is fantastic - fabulous views and wonderful outdoor space. It was great to have a washing machine after 3 weeks of travel. Marcos left us a big basket of fruit along with juice and bottled water; he was very helpful with our airport taxi and advice on the city. He took John down the hill to the shopping area and made some good restaurant recommendations. The kitchen is very well equipped and the bedrooms are comfortable. This is a great spot for groups.
Although it is a bit outside the mainstream of the city, it is a good place to escape from the Rio pace and there is easy access to the bus system.