Beyond perfection. I'm still overwhelmed by the amazing experience we had. As soon as we arrived, we realized how lucky we were. Maybe some of the luckiest people on Earth by that time. Amazing architecture, beautifully refurbished, dreamy garden, the coolest pool with an outstanding view from Rio and the best host we gould ever get. Alex welcomed us with sparkling wine, beer and brie in the fridge, snacks and organic coffee over the sink, and a full tour through the house, giving us all information we needed. Everyone was delighted. During our stay, Alex was very accessible and always answered our questions quickly. He is also a very friendly person to have nice and interesting conversation with!
We love to cook and the kitchen was one of the most attractive features for our group! Besides the best view possible, the kitchen is fully equiped with everything we needed and a beautiful vintage oven (plus a modern one). We were able to prepare ourselves a special wedding feast along with our closest friends and family.
Santa Teresa feels like a small town, like an oasis of peace in the middle of Rio's urban chaos, but with quick and easy access to other neighborhoods or the subway. The house is very private and safe: an oasis inside the oasis.
We spent a few days there mostly enjoying the household, but the surroundings have everything. From nice bars and restaurants, a small grocery store, a street market on fridays, to the most delicious Açaí with Pão de Queijo (a traditional brazilian cheese manioc bread), or even a small Art Movie Theater and touristic spots like Parque das Ruinas (Ruins Park).
All bedrooms + library have AC and are very confy. The sheets were impecable. The master bedroom is a dream come true where you are able to watch a magical sunrise from the balcony with all confort you can get. There's also a double door system in the master bathroom, so you can decide to use it exclusively or to open the second entrance for everyone to share it.
Just impeccable. We had the best time of our lives and it will be unforgettable. We definitely want to come back some day (because we left our hearts at Villa Santa Teresa). Thank you for everything, Alex!