Rosangela's "Paradise" truly lives up to its name. First and foremost, she is an amazing, cordial, and truly responsive host. The views of this stately home are epic, overlooking the hills and forests of the Parque Estadual da Pedra Branca, within minutes of Rio's most scenic, untouched beaches. The home is immaculately clean. It has a bright, cheery vibe, and is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, nestled in a tranquil, private setting within a secure, gated community. My partner and I really enjoyed this magical place of refuge and its proximity to the beaches and easy access to other parts of town. While there, we also stayed connected to friends and family in the United States thanks to the excellent high-speed internet connection. All rooms have air-conditioning, tasteful furnishings, and boast spectacular views. The kitchen is stocked with every utensil you can think of, and you can schedule Rosangela's extraordinary housekeeper (and a marvelous cook!) to prepare delicious Brazilian, home-made dishes. On the first floor of this two-story home, you'll find the living room, a formal dining room, a spacious kitchen, a home-office, a service area, a service room, and two bathrooms. Upstairs you'll find four suites, including a master suite with an awesome dressing room. The house has two flat screen TVs (loaded with Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, etc). Fully stocked (towels, washer, dryer, amazing water pressure, everything you can think of) And to make it even better, Rosangela went the extra mile and stocked our fridge with delicious fruits and foods to get us through the first few days. There's also a BBQ pit in the large varanda (1 of 5!) and a little pool in the yard which provides a fun and refreshing dip in the middle of a warm summer day. We loved this place and everything about it. Suffice to say, we hope to come back soon and enjoy a long, relaxing stay in this fantastic home.