We loved our stay at Luciana's house. The house was wonderful and as described and illustrated. We felt extremely safe in the house and surrounding areas. Gavea is a great area, close to the new metro line out to Barra and Olympic venues, Leblon beach and botanical gardens. The local cafes and shops were excellent and only a short walk from Luciana's home. Casa das Tartas was our favorite cafe. On Friday's in Gavea, there is a local market in the park, where you can buy fresh produce, such as fruit, eggs, cheese etc. Perfect opportunity to buy quality produce at very reasonable prices.
The house was extremely comfortable and felt like home from when we arrived. All bedrooms were spacious and each having a TV. The lounge room was very comfortable and it opened onto a lovely patio, which was often used on the warmer nights.