Bárbara is such an amazing person to be around. Her place is spacious, beautifully decorated with memories from all her travels around the globe and very well located being near metro and bus stations. You get basically everything you may need for a trip to Rio de Janeiro: nearby bakeries and affordable places to eat, some of the main touristic spots in town, 5min walk to the beach, supermarkets and all sorts of things are no further than 5 min walking distance. Moreover, she is a very classical / typical type of Brazilian hahaha and will be able to give you THE BEST insights and tips on things to do in Rio de Janeiro and nearby smaller beach towns. I'd definitely stay with her again, such a good person to be around and easy to connect. Highly recommend her and her place!