Ana is a wonderful host - her breakfast with home-baked bread and home-made cereal is a pleasure. We were welcomed as part of the family. Her house and garden is a jewel and I felt safe on the premises. The rooms were nice and clean with a great view onto the city and to Christ redeemer. I recommend walking (almost) all the way up to Christ redeemer from here. WiFi worked fine and she offered her own computer to use. The bus ride from/to other parts of the city takes a while (as is the case everywhere in Rio), with stunning views over some parts of the favelas. I recommend checking bus connections and reading up on beautiful St. Teresa as a neighbourhood in advance.