I really wanted to like this place as it seemed to be a tranquil oasis, well located in Rio. The location was in fact very good, between downtown and the beaches, and close to Christ the redeemer. Marcela communicated well and offered a significant discount for a stay booked the day before arrival, unfortunately even with the discount it was not a good value. The house is not up kept well, there is pealing paint and insects such as ants all over the kitchen counter. There is a window that can not be closed in the kitchen with no screen and lots of mosquitos got in during our stay. All the other windows closed but had no screens so we unfortunately we had to keep them closed most of the stay to prevent more mosquitos from getting in. The garden in is serious need of upkeep, including the vegetables if one hopes to make a salad from them.