Staying at Dora's place was fantastic! The studio was super modern and clean, and I had the entire space to myself most of the time, as Dora is only there occasionally during the day to work in her studio (bedroom and bathroom are always private, of course).
The location was also really nice: several cute cafes and bars nearby, good grocery stores and pharmacy, and always felt safe. Just minutes from the lake, only a half hour walk to Leblon/Ipanema beach, and a bit longer to Copacabana or Botafogo!