We really enjoyed our stay in Alan's room, it is a great value for a truly wonderful location. The restaurants, shops and beach nearby are perfect and the metro is just a short walk. The street and neighborhood feel very safe even coming in late at night. The terrace is beautiful and the room is small but comfy. There's ac, fan and tv in the room. Alan and his mother are kind and accommodating hosts. Definitely a great place to stay while visiting Rio, we highly recommend!