About the Homestay

Cosmopolitan Stylish
  • Welcomes
  • Males
  • Females
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Students

After my daughter went to college in the US, I decided to be a homestay host, because I love having people around. I had nothing but great time with my hosts since then! I live in a 4 bedroom apartment, between the three main beaches of Rio, Ipanema, Arpoador and Copacabana. The famous Sunday Hippie Fair (best souvenir market in Rio) is one block away. We are a cosmopolitan home, I travel a lot, have been to many countries and have friends and family in the US, Europe and Uruguay. I speak French, Spanish and English and love exchanging ideas and experiences. Our neighborhood has beaches, bars, restaurants, cinemas, theaters and much more.
I am a fan of bikes and have an extra one for the guests. They can bike along the beaches, around the lake or even bike to Sugar Loaf, the Botanical Garden and other nice places.There are bike lanes that take us everywhere, a real invitation to know the city and exercise at the same time. But if you prefer the subway, it's right around the block.And taxis or Ubers are available day and night and not expensive at all. Welcome!

Additional Info

Bikes available for guests

House Facilities
  • Bikes for use
  • Computer
  • Laundry
  • TV
  • Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 2 nights

Maximum stay is for 220 nights

Check-in date must be before 19 Jun 2024

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

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Studio Room
From $11 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

Bathroom private (exclusive to guest)
1 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Small room, for one guest Please note there is no window in this room, but it opens to a private area with windows, next to the living room. Powerful ceiling fan.

Facilities
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
Nightly Price
$19
Weekly Price
$133
Monthly price
$350
Spring Room
From $17 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Colorful, silent double room, queen bed, ceiling fan. Window full of plants, birds come in sometimes

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
  • Radio
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
$35
$41
Weekly Price
$210
$250
Monthly price
$530
$650
Double Suite
From $25 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Suite queen size bed, 4k screen, cable TV, split air conditioner, wifi, silent, luminous

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • TV
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
  • Radio
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
$70
$90
Weekly Price
$300
$360
Monthly price
$750
$850
Young Room
From $21 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Large double room, airy, bright and quiet, with wifi, desk, Screen TV with chromecast and air conditioning

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • TV
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
$43
$50
Weekly Price
$260
$350
Monthly price
$650
$750
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About the Area

Our apartment is three blocks from Ipanema beach, two from Copacabana Beach and three from Arpoador Beach. Despite being a busy street, the apartment faces the courtyards and is quiet and airy. There are many bars, restaurants, cinemas and theaters nearby and the subway is just half a block away. Taxis and buses pass by at any time of day or night.
There's a parking spot in the building for an extra fee.

Local Area Facilities
  • Park
  • Gym
  • Swimming
  • Beach
  • Cinema
  • Library
  • Museum
  • Shopping Centre
  • Water sports
  • Restaurant
  • Bus Stop
  • Hospital

Meals

Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.

Included in the stay
  • Complimentary Light Breakfast
  • Use of Kitchen

House Rules

Smoking is not allowed inside the apartment. I like animals, but they are not allowed in the house. The kitchen is all you can use the fridge. Just do not forget to wash the dishes after you use them. There is a cleaning lady once a week, but we ask that the common areas are always tidy.

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is not allowed.

24 Reviews

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    United States
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    February 2022

    I was fortunate enough to stay with Isabella for my 2 months in Rio. Isabella is an incredibly kind person and welcomed me as soon as I arrived. I felt right at home and was able to adjust to being in a different country thanks to her outgoing spirit and generosity. If you have the opportunity to spend time in the incredible city of Rio de Janeiro I cannot recommend staying with Isabella enough. Not only is she a great person and fantastic host, but her apartment is very nice and situated in the perfect location. Thanks Isabella for an amazing two months!

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Isabella  in ,

    Thank you so much for your kind words, Ian. It was lovely having you as a guest. I truly hope you come back one day and wish you lots of great adventures in all your trips! Take care and be happy! Have a wonderful journey!

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    Germany
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    August 2019

    I stayed in an other apartment which was only a few streets away. The location is just perfect as you're right between Copacabana beach and Ipanema beach. I met Isabella only on my last day but she was so kind and nice. Definitely recommend staying here! :)

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    Netherlands
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    June 2019

    Isabella is amazing! She showed me the city, planned trips and knows so much about the city! Extended my stay because it was much better than expected.

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    Germany
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    January 2019

    Very good place to stay in Rio de Janeiro, because it´s located central near by the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema and Isabella is really expieriencend in Hosting and always has good advices where to go and what to do in this City. I enjoyed much my Holiday staying at her´s!

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    Malaysia
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    January 2019

    Fantastic stay with Isabella. Would recommend anyone who is passing through Rio to stay in her lovely home. She gives you a very strong sense of community, and is always willing to go the extra mile to make your trip more pleasant. Just like many others that had stayed at Isabella's residences, I had extended my stay for another 4 days simply because of her welcoming gestures and fantastic hospitality.

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    United States
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    August 2018

    Although Isabella was not there when we stayed the house is very comfortable and is centrally located right between both beaches Ipanema and Copacabana. We had full use of the kitchen which is important for us. The room was clean and has plenty of closet space. Her husband and Deborah very helpful in what to do and where to find attractions around town. I highly recommend staying with Isabella. Thanks for everything and sorry we did not get to meet you.

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    Switzerland
    Age 35 - 44

    4 hearts
    May 2018

    I stayed at Isabella's home for five weeks. She helped me getting around in this beautiful city and was always available if I needed help. Her roomates were easy-going and interesting conversational partners.
    Public transportation can be reached within minutes form Isabellas apartment. Within a less than 10-minute walk you can get to the beach, either Ipanema or Copacabana. Bars, shops, reastaurants and fitness centers are close-by and some of them are open 24/7. It is really a great place to stay at.

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Isabella  in ,

    Alice is a very nice guest, easy going person and a real traveller: enjoyed Rio at its fullest.

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    France
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    December 2017

    Je suis resté 6 nuits. La petite chambre simple est sans fenêtre mais dispose de sa douche privative. C'est aussi plus calme, le quartier l'est, de toutes façons. L'immeuble est ancien mais Isabella permet d'utiliser la cuisine et espaces communs. J'ai pu aussi utiliser le vtt rustique, bien pratique. La localisation est parfaite, avec ascenseur. Wifi impeccable. Mais surtout.... ce qui fait l'authenticité du lieu sont l'enthousiasme et le dynamisme communicatif d'Isabella (qui parle français couramment)... je ne saurais comment la remercier des moments de découvertes et partages de sa ville préférée... C'est assurément l'endroit où je reviendrais et vous conseille de ne pas rater. Si vous avez cette chance.... Préférez au moins 4 ou 5 jours.

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Isabella  in ,

    C'était un énorme plaisir de accueillir Ben chez moi. Une personne tranquille, sympatique, communicative, une compagnie très agréable. Le genre de gens que l'on aime recevoir. Il est toujours le bienvenu ici!

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    Germany
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    September 2017

    Stayed with Isabella in her cosy flat right in the middle of Copanema just minutes to the beaches by foot. Suprisingly quiet room. Isabella is a wonderful host and supplied me with a lot of useful advice for Rio. There is also a bike available, which is a great way to get around the neighboring areas, I took it though Ipanema and Leblon to the botanical garden and back along the Lagoa.

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    Hungary
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    June 2017

    I loved everything about this place. The location, the host, the fellow guests, the pictures on the wall, even the doorman :)
    I would recommend it to anybody and everybody and I would definitely come back myself.

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