The house: great, spacious and it´s breezy hilltop location made it a wonderful space to chill during the day and in the evening. Big enough for us (6 guests). Since we cooked almost every night (which other guests might not have done so) we had to order more glasses and kitchen equipment but it was delivered by Lorena the very same day.
The place: Santa Teresa is a bohemian neighborghood, matching the needs of people that liks small bars and restaurants. But it´s not the safest place in Rio (`the kids´ - our son and 3 friends, all around their 20ties got robbed in Lappa, the next borough and some taxi drivers are not to keen taking you up to Santa Teresa.
The hosts: Lorena and Diego are great in communicationg and very responsive. We had a little discussion about the `correct´ amount of rent but finally found a solution
Summary: `Linda casa´ added a lot of quality and well-feeling to my time in Rio. It feels like a home and I would definitly love to return for a 2nd time!