Eduardo & Raimundo are the perfect hosts in every way. Communication, prior to and during our stay was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they made sure that our stay was as comfortable as possible. They are also very passionate about the local community and it's fantastic culture. They provide us with lots of useful information and recommendations about places to visit based on our discussions with them (we managed to communicate easily despite our limited Portuguese).

The apartment has been decorated and furnished in an imaginative way, making very good use of the space available and is very comfortable and light. We felt very much at home immediately. The hosts also added little touches which made us feel very welcome, including some provisions e.g. fresh fruit and drinks. There is also a large external terrace area where you can sit and relax, with great views of Santa Teresa and the surrounding area.

The accommodation is located on a quiet street within 5 minutes walk of both the centre of Santa Teresa and Lapa, which both have plentiful bars, restaurants, galleries and other cultural sights that can be explored. Public transport, both bus and metro, is easily accessible in Lapa, as too are taxis.

We felt very safe within the area and would recommend the studio as a great base for exploring Rio.

If we return to Rio, we would definitely stay at the studio and we will stay in contact with Eduardo & Raimundo, who are exceptionally generous hosts, who we now regard as friends.