My boyfriend and I had the most amazing experience at Thiago's place. His mother greeted us and walked us to our stay. Thiago's entire family was incredibly sweet and open to us, and made us feel like we were friends of the family. Thiago even brought us out and invited us to his new years party. Our stay was 5 days, and we wished we could have stayed longer. The room was incredibly comfortable, and the entire home was clean and we felt like we had all of the amenities at our disposal. The location was perfect for us. We would spend the days discovering the city and the afternoons at the beach. The moto taxis up the hill are a really fun experience! When we come back to Rio we are definitely staying with Thiago again! And! The view is everything and more than you expected!