This is without a doubt the most incredible Airbnb apartment I have ever stayed in. The apartment is absolutely beautiful, exquisitely designed and comfortable, with a gorgeous four poster bed, stunning views looking south over Rio de Janeiro and a lovely kitchen and living room area. I can't fault it in any way - it looks exactly like the photographs. I already want to stay here again!

Patricia and her husband were excellent hosts - they provided me with breakfast food, invited me to a block party in Santa Teresa, and were really attentive (they live within the same building, two floors down). The area is very safe, nestled up in the hills just south-west of Santa Teresa.

If you want to treat yourself to somewhere really special, do it!