Meet MARY
Trusting, Helpful, Friendly
A LONGA EXPERIÊNCIA EM TURISMO LOCAL E INTERNACIONAL , PERMITEM-ME COMPRENDER BEM AS EVENTUAIS DIVFICULDADES/CURIOSIDADES QUE RONDAM A CABEÇA DOS VISITANTES. AJUDÁ-LOS, E UM GRANDE PRAZER.
On a typical day...
I’m sociable and have my friends over a lot.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Playing cards
Hosting guests since
1996
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a day
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We are in Copacabana in a beautiful house of 2 floors, away from all the noise of automobiles, because it is located in a traffic-free street, but only 2 blocks away from Copacabana beach, as well as Ipanema beach.
All public transportation facilities, including subway, just steps away;
Restaurants, snack bars and pizzerias for all tastes, on foot, in the immediate vicinity;
Shopings, cinemas and theaters in the vicinity and, of course, the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana always within reach for a stroll;
Arpoador beach is another attraction that fills the eyes and soul of our guests.
with 20 years of experience in local tourism, we are always willing to guide our guests in order to enjoy every minute of their stay in the beloved southern area of Rio de Janeiro.
Payment: Please note that a payment of 50% of the total amount to be paid to me has to be made in advance. Once you have confirmed the online booking the data will be sent to proceed with the payment.
Cancellation: Any cancellation will not be refunded. "
House Facilities
- Garden
- Patio
- Internet Access
- Non Smoking
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
COPACABANA - POSTO 5.
OUR HOME IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTH ZONE OF RIO DE JANEIRO.
TWO QUADRAS OF THE BEACH OF COPACABANA AND 4 QUADRAS OF PRAIS DE IPANEMA AND ARPOADOR.
HERE WE ARE IN A POINT VERY SILENCIOUS.RUA VERY ARBORIZED AND BUCOLIC.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (METRO, BUS, AND TAXI / UBER) EVERYTHING A FEW MINUTES AND IN ABUNDANCE.
A REQUEST, PRIVATE BIKER FOR TOURISM TOURS, WITH TRAINING IN TOURISM AND POLIGLOTES.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Water sports
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
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
DO NOT BRING PEOPLE, NOT GUESTS, INSIDE THE HOUSE. REASON: SAFETY.
LEAVE THE SAND ON THE BEACH. -avoid cracking of the sewage pipes.
Smoking is not allowed.
5 Reviews
January 2020
If you are single, a couple, a family with children - young or old - and want to experience Rio’s beautiful beaches and cultural attractions, Mary’s home is the perfect place to stay. It’s a five minute walk to Copacabana beach and a 15 minute walk to the pristine Ipanema beach. And just down her street is the metro station that will take you to the centre of the city. It’s a great location and Mary is a fantastic host, she’s knowledgeable, generous and just a beautiful person inside and out. She will take good care of you. Enjoy Rio!!
March 2019
We had a lovely stay with Mary. She was very hospitable, attentive and helpful. She showed us the best places to go in the area and always ensured we were happy and comfortable. Would 100% recommend!
March 2019
Mary es la mejor anfitriona que se puede tener, es una persona que se ocupa de hacer tu estadía lo mas confortable posible. Pero lo mejor es que te hace sentir como en casa. Generosa, atenta, esta en los detalles, de gran corazón. Sin dudas, si vas a Rio la mejor opción es quedarte en lo de Mary.
February 2018
Me and my fiancee Stayed at Marys' for a week and I believe we couldn't possibly get it any better.
To begin with, the house we lived in is, as Mary states herself, "an armchair in a Colosseum" in the center of the city there is a spot that you feel calm, you can sit back and relax. Mary also have a multiple of the best in the world routines and "rules" to keep up the great atmosphere that is in the house.
There is always fresh water in the fridge, coffee and tea waiting for guests whenever they get back home. In the house there is plenty of electronics to keep you cool, which makes a difference for "gringos" like us with Brazilian weather. In the house everything is clean, tidy and looks adorable.
But this is just the beginning, the biggest benefit of staying with Mary is Mary herself. You can sense a great time you will spend with her the second you meet her. Mary speaks multiple languages so there will never be a communication issue, she has visited a lot of countries and lived in various places so she understands other cultures very well. She is still curious about the world, so there is no possibility of not finding a common topic to spend the evening.
Mary will also tell you everything you need to know about Rio and Brazil in general, starting with Portuguese lessons, through a brief history on Rio to food & beverages curiosities in Brazil.
We had great time in Rio and we recommend staying with Mary to whomever wants to spend quality time in Brazil.Host reply
Thank you soo much for all theselovelly words ...
I can just say the same about Kacper and his dearest Janetha.
Since the first momment we met, their kindness made me feel surroundet by family members.
They are just very special people.
Always willing to discuss the unnusual differences betwen theyr own culture and our.
Friendly, openminded , helpful and really smart couple that for sure every host in this world looks forward to including in his list of "the best ".
For sure, we remain like Crist de Redemer, with open arms to meet them whenever they wish revisiting. Viva Polonia! !!!
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February 2018
Mary is a wonderful, warm and welcoming host. It really felt like home entering her house. She was really helpful in organizing our stay and beside that she took her time for conversations with her guests. So it was also a really good cultural exchange.
The rooms and bathroom are really nice and clean, breakfast was delicious and the situation of the apartment is great, next to the beach, restaurants and metro station and still quite and peaceful in this busy city.Thanks a lot Mary, for this wonderful stay with you in Rio!
Host reply
Vielen Dank, liebe Julia,
Vielen Dank fur deine lieben Worte.
Es ist mir eine grosse Freude gewesen mit dir jedes Treffen und jede Unterhaltung waerend dein kurzer Aufenthalt in Rio.
Wurde mich sehr freuen dich wieder zu sehen.
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