An amazing house, looking like a castle, peaceful, and at the same time just a couple min from the heart of St. Teresa, and the best host I've ever had!!!) I stayed for 4 days in a gorgeous house of Antonio, clean, very pleasant, with an amazing view from the patio with hammock, I highly recommend to watch the sunrise there! I liked my room a lot, quiet, nice sized and with a view to the garden.
Antonio was super sweet! He speaks English very well, was VERY helpful during my stay, was always there if I needed something, gave me maps, recommendations, told me how to be safe, how to get to different places, showed me around the city, taught me a Brazilian dance Forro!!! Always had coffee, snacks for the guests, cooked and always offered to eat together, let me use internet on his computer, and overall was just a super fun, wonderful host!
By the way, the place is 2 min away from the bus station, and the area is filled with restaurants, bars and stores.
When I go back to Rio, that's the place I'll definitely stay at again!
Muuuuuito obrigada, Antonio!!! =)