I stayed at Inês apartment for 4 nights and had a great time. The apartment is modern, clean, spacious and the guest bed and bathroom are excellent. The location in Laranjeiras is off the beaten tourist track so is good if you want to avoid all the other gringos. The area felt very safe both during the day and at night-time.

The best thing about the place was its host, Inês. Inês made me feel very welcome from the moment I arrived until the moment I left. Her warmth, generosity, sense of humour and passion for all things Rio shines through. We had several long chats and laughs over her delicious breakfasts. Inês’ love of Brazil is infectious and I will definitely return one day to see some of the exciting places she told me about.