We had a simply wonderful stay at Paulo's characterful mansion on the hills of Laranjeiras. The house is general is very artsy as Paulo is a creative person with every fiber (ask to see his atelier where he designs handbags) - which was a brilliant change to the many unimaginatively designed pousadas we had stayed in before.

The breakfast is great (fruit salad, warm bread rolls, cheese & ham, scrambed eggs, fruit juice and coffee), but what stood out most for us was the incredible view from the balcony. You can almost touch Christ the Redeemer, you have a great view of the surrounding greens and can see a large chunk of sea including the Sugarloaf - it's magic.

Paulo, you know how much we enjoyed our stay and we will always come back if we are in Rio again.

All the best,
Paul & Corina