Dario and Sabina were the perfect hosts. They catered for our every need almost immediately, such a great welcome to Rio. The house was fantastic - very clean and colourful and the private rooms and open living spaces give you the freedom to relax yet enjoy quiet comfort when needed. You could be very independent if you wanted to be. The breakfast was excellent with a great selection of tasty home-made and fresh food. The rooftop has amazing views (Dario setup the TV for the football for us) and we really couldn't have asked for a better place to stay, I would happily recommend this to anyone, young or old. Dario and Sabina were very warm and friendly. The favela was very friendly, felt safe at all times, with a great mix of locals, I enjoyed a great burger at the local bar where the family and their friends were very welcoming to tourists.