This is my second time in Rio and after the first experience I didn’t really mind not ever coming back BUT after staying with Mario, Eves, and Jardel I want to keep coming back again and again!! I LOVED the space, the bed was so comfy, the house calming and tranquil with lovely bossa music lightly playing throughout the day, the view amazing, the breakfast vibrant and delish (with a gazillion different kinds of fresh bread & fruit) , the neighborhood so unique! The walk is 10 mins to the beach (wear sneakers - the hill is a little steep and cobblestoned). Everything you need is just down the little hill. But the view from the house is superb and so worth the effort walking up that hill!! The house is close to the entrance to a peaceful favela but i was never afraid and we even hung out at the local favela pub and everyone was super welcoming and their grilled foods were so tasty (def recommend!) - best grilled wings I’ve ever had!
You can’t go wrong here!! The price is nothing compared to the true Rio experience you will get!!
Many kisses to my new friends in Rio xoxoxo