Manoel and his wife went above and beyond what would be expected of a Airbnb host. By the end of our trip they felt like grandparents to my children and felt like family to us. Manoel personally took us on a tour of Rio since my husband and I do not speak Portuguese. His kindness and warmth made us feel safe in a country we did not know the language.
The condo is more like a resort with all its amazing amenities. The pool was the best part with a fully loaded menu and drinks which they personally deliver to your lounger. The condo is perfect. Not too much...not too little. The location of the condo is about 45 minutes from Rio (depending on traffic) but we'll worth the drive to be away from the hussle and bustle of Rio. And if you have a family with kids this place is amazing, safe, and comfortable for the entire family. The love we were shown by Manoel and his wife will bring is back not only to Rio but we will make sure to stay with Manoel.