This is a real gem of a space - well designed, well furnished, well lit and with plenty of character!

Practically speaking, there's plenty of space, the kitchen is well stocked, the bathroom is spacious and there's nice hardwood flooring throughout. The AC worked well in the summer heat, helping to keep the whole apt relatively cool. But most of the time we just kept the windows open which did the job well - and no mosquitos!! BIG PLUS.

The bedroom is large with plenty of closet space, and a nice floor-to-ceiling window. The bed is comfy and there's lots of shelf space. There's also a great extra room - which we dubbed the "yoga" room because of it's tranquil & open vibe.

Angelica was a fantastic host: generous, friendly and available without being overbearing. She left us a huge pile of plums, a few beers and water. There were some other left over items that she let us help ourselves to (castanha do para!!) and we didn't want for anything in terms of kitchen ware & utilities.

We can't recommend this place enough. We spent our anniversary here and there are plenty of great restaurants within walking distance (check out Casa da Suica & Vila Rica) as well as a great juice bar (Hobby Lanches).

We live in Rio, so we weren't looking for touristy things to do, but that kind of stuff is super accessible from here. The Metro is a block away, and can take you anywhere from Tijuca (north) all the way to Ipanema (south) - making almost the entire city easily accessible.

The area isn't posh, it's more down to earth. If you want a taste of real Rio life, this is a great spot & neighborhood to find that.

Best anniversary yet! Thanks Angelica :)