Very comfortable, quiet, safe and easy to access house. Great location for taxi, bus and tram stop at Largo do Curvelo. 15 minute walk to Gloria metro station as well if you don't mind all the stairs. There is a gate that allows for good security.
As a single traveller, the house was more than I needed but for a family or a group of friends it would be ideal, if they don't mind there being only one bedroom with true privacy. There's no A/C but the room fans keep the oppressive Rio heat away.
Alfredo put his brother in law, Daniel, in charge and he was a friendly and accommodating host. He lives next door and was always there to help and answer messages, which he did promptly. He met me at the top of the street, helped carry my bags down the many stairs and allowed me to be flexible with my check-out time.
Daniel also kindly agreed to store my food in his fridge when the one in the house stopped working. Alfredo personally gave me a free ticket to Sugarloaf Mountain by way of an apology, too.
Had a wonderful stay and would recommend.