Claudias place is the perfect place during the Carnaval period to avoid the extraordinary high rental costs in Ipanema and Copacabana. Though it is one hour from Ipanema you can easily take the Metro (subway) to the Oceanico Metro stop and connect with the BRT #18 (Bus Rapid Transit) or take the Intregado bus 08. Ask Claudio for more details.
There is a wonderful large courtyard behind their primary residence where the individual rooms are located on ground level and the 2nd floor. The rooms and bathroom are very clean with AC and a fan.
Claudia was nice enough to not charge me for AC though I hardly used it.
There is an outdoor covered kitchen area with a stove, blender, toaster and fridge.
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The beautiful but quiet beach is about a 20 minute walk. Just 5 minutes from the Airbnb is a great outdoor restaurant area and grocery stores within walking distance..even McDonalds and of course great fruit stores. I rec'd staying here