I had an amazing experience by staying here. The flat was newly modernized, looking like a hotel room, in a building with about ten flats available for rent. The view was towards the sea and the Sugar Loaf mountain, so very beautiful. The internet is good, with a unique router for each apartment. The TV has about one hundred channels available, most in dubbed in Portuguese. The room comes furbished with a drawer in the wall, with a fridge, freezer, cooker, washing machine. Soap and shampoo is provided for the first day, and detergent enough for a month to wash cloths.

The hosts were very warm in welcoming me, providing advice about visiting Rio and a complex Rio tourist map (you can have this map from the airport as well, as well as other materials about tourism in Rio). One day when I lost the key, they waited me late at 11.30 when I arrived with a new set of keys.

The neighborhood of Santa Teresa is safe and well lit. But you should know the flat is on the top of the hill, and you need about 15 minute climb from the Gloria metro station or 10 minutes from Lapa and the famous stairs Selaron. However, there are also taxis by motorcycle for 3 reals from Metro Gloria, as well as buses that can take you to the Central Station for also 3 reals. Being at the top of the hill gives an amazing view over the city, especially the Sugar Loaf mountain. In front of the flat there is a small shop from where you can by water, beer, fruits and even pizza to go. The Lapa neighborhood has many nice bars. And right on the hill there is the Museum of the Ruins, where on old house has been offered to the tourists to see the city from its top floors, given an even better view.

Also the price was very good for the quality.

Overall, a great experience. I recommend it.