Staying in Miguel's house was amazing. From the moment of my arrival he made me feel at home, and I felt like visiting family, rather than a stranger. Miguel welcomed me with some fruit and cake, every day made sure if I need any help, and chatted with me when I was coming back home.
The house is located in barrio Santa Tereza, and even though it's a little further away from the centre than one may initially wish for, the walk to town gives a great insight of the barrio, and provides with many outstanding views of the city, and also great (and some of them very cheap compared to the centrally located ones) restaurants on the way. There are buses running downtown, and the rides are adventurous in themselves.
To say that the house is beautiful is not enough. It's filled with amazing and authentic colonial furniture, as well as books, posters, paintings and other art. With the house being spread across two floors, Miguel's guests are given nearly entire floor to themselves, as he is spending most of his time in his study. To make everything better, there is a terrace with a beautiful view of Rio, which you can use any time.
Staying at Miguel's house was a great experience through which I got a friend for life.