About the Homestay

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This is a great opportunity to be in a beautiful and artistic environment, since Santa Teresa is known to the home for the artists in Rio. I live in a house located in the historical neighborhood of Santa Teresa, with lots of green around in a very peaceful place. It's a charming area, with bars and restaurants. Very near to the best spots in the neighborhood (stores, restaurants and bars), only 10 minutes by taxi or 20 minutes walk from Lapa (the most bohemian neighborhood in Rio) you will be staying at the quiet street, in a pleasant house, with an yard and a backyard to relax.

House Description: living room, one bathroom, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, a yard and backyard. The house is located next to Largo das Neves. The transport (bus, van and taxi) is about 20 meters from my house.

Facilities:
Wi-Fi - bring your notebook, netbook or tablet;
Cable TV at the living room;
Transfer service, tourist guide and driver (optional);
Towels;
Kitchen with fridge, stove, coffe machine, microwave, pans, etc;
Hot shower;
Blankets, pillows and what else you need to have a good night sleep!

House Facilities
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • TV
  • Internet Access

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 2 nights

Maximum stay is for 29 nights

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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Vera's Guesthouse - 1st room
From $17 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom private (exclusive to guest)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates
Facilities
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
$26
$40
Weekly Price
$156
$261
Vera's Guesthouse - 3rd room
From $10 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

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

Bedroom availableNot available for dates
Facilities
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
 1 guest
Nightly Price
$26
Weekly Price
$156
Vera's Guesthouse - 2nd room
From $17 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

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

Bedroom availableNot available for dates
Facilities
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
$22
$34
Weekly Price
$158
$227
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About the Area

This is a great opportunity to be in a beautiful and artistic environment, since Santa Teresa is known to the home for the artists in Rio. I live in a house located in the historical neighborhood of Santa Teresa, with lots of green around in a very peaceful place. It's a charming area, with bars and restaurants. Very near to the best spots in the neighborhood (stores, restaurants and bars), only 10 minutes by taxi or 20 minutes walk from Lapa (the most bohemian neighborhood in Rio) you will be staying at the quiet street, in a pleasant house, with an yard and a backyard to relax.

Local Area Facilities
  • Park
  • Gym
  • Cinema
  • Museum
  • Restaurant

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

House description:
First floor: living-room, a shared kitchen and a shared bathroom
Second floor: 3 bedrooms (2 doubles and 1 single) - I do not have ensuite bathroom

1. Occupation of the rooms
All house guests must be registered. Any non-registered persons will be charged the fee of R $ 150.00 per person per night. If there are people in the house que Were not previously identified and named in your booking, you will be in breach of contract and may be denied access to the property. The refunds will be Issued due to breach of contract.

2. Linen and towels
Return bed linen and towels in the same condition you received at your arrival. You do not need to clean it but spots the fat, blood and whatever will be charged in R $ 50.00 each.

3. Check-in and check-out
Check-in: 2pm
Check-out: 10.30am
* After the check-out time, you will be in charge the full daily;
* If the guest decides to leave the house before the whole period finish the amount paid will not be reimbursed;
* Early check-in: It will be charged the value of R $ 30.00
* I don't have half daily.

As I am not a hotel and I have no reception. From the moment the guest INFORMS the arrival time, I'll be at home from the team informed. My contact number is 55 21 994960740. If there is delay in flight or on the bus ask que I be informed so I can rearrange your arrival.
NOTE: However, if your flight or bus arrives before the agreed team I ask you to wait at the bus station or at the airport until next time we agreed by email. I organize my day based on the team que the guest stipulates the arrival time. If you arrive outside the scheduled team and I'm not home, I do not give back your deposit.

4. Storing your luggage after your check-out
If your transport (plane or bus) is after at 10.30am, you may leave your luggage at the first floor of my house. However, I charge R $ 20.00 per suitcase independent of the size. The procedure is as follows: pack your stuff, leave Them at the place que I will determine and give me the keys back. After we will combine the return team When You will only pick up your luggage. Do not forget your daily ends at 10:30 am.

5. Electrical appliances and lights
Please turn off the fan, all electrical appliances and lights When not in use and When You leave.
 
6. Kitchen
After using the kitchen to prepare your meal, PLEASE wash, dry and STORE everything you used. Failure to comply with this rule will result in immediate charge of R $ 50.00. Not Provide salt, sugar, oils, condiments. All These items are guest's responsibility.
Kitchen hours: the kitchen is open to guests for breakfast in the morning and dinner. The maximum time of use of the kitchen is up to 21pm. After this team will no longer be possible to use it. The kitchen is small and it has free access for all who are in the house, so always observe if other people are not willing to prepare the meal.

7. Toilet
Please, NEVER throw toilet paper inside the toilet. The hydraulic system of the house does not support this procedure.

8. Silence Time
Between 10pm and 9am keep all noise levels Within the acceptable minimum. And remember, you are in a family home, surrounded by neighbors and there may be other guests wanting to rest.

9. Laundry
The washing machine is not included in your daily. If you need to use it, the value for this kind of service is above:

Blouse 8.50 (each)
Bikini 3.50 (each)
Coat 15.00 (each)
Dress 16.00 (each)
Pants 12.00 (each)
Pullover 11.00 (each)
Pajamas 10.00 (each)
Stockings (Pair) 2.00 (each)
Shirt 7.00 (each)
Swimsuit 4.00 (each)
Skirt 11.00 (each)
Swimming trunks 8.00 (each)
T-shirt 7.00 (each)
Top 2.50 (each)
Towel (Big) 9.00 (each)
Towel (small) 6.00 (each)
Underwear 2.00 (each)

This operation can only be Performed by someone from the staff. All clothes will be Placed together in the washing machine (without separation by color), so pay attention if one of Them release ink.
I do not wash clothes by hand and I do not wash few pieces in the washing machine.
I am not Responsible for any damage to your clothes.

10. Trash
This service is provided by the city of Rio de Janeiro on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between 8am and 9am. Always remove the garbage from inside your room to Prevent the spread of cockroaches.

11. Damage to property
Any registered guest is Responsible for any accidental damage or not. You will be charged for any repairs, replacement and other related expenses.

12. Cleaning fee
The cleaning fee Refers to the reorganization of your room at the end of your stay.

13. Doors and windows
When leaving, be sure to close the doors and windows. This will give you more privacy and Prevent rain or strong winds Causing damage to your home and belongings.

14. Notify lost or damaged objects
Remember That You are Responsible for all objects and equipment installed in your room. If you lose or break something, it is not a drama, just report it immediately so I can arrange the concert.

15. Talk openly
If you are dissatisfied with anything in paricular report back to me que together we will solve your problem.

16. Keys
Return key at the end of your stay. Also make sure nothing que Has Been forgotten in the room. Anyway, do not worry if it does, I am committed to store your belongings for 30 days.
If you lose your keys will be charged a total of R $ 60,00 to make new copies.

17. Smoke
Smoking is not allowed inside the house.

18. Electricity
Please keep off the lights and the fan if you are not in your room or in any other area of ​​the house.

19. Services
Please do not forget That You are not in a hotel, hostel or inn. I do not have room service or employees to organize the house, 24 hours reception, room service offers in hotels, hostel or inn but I assure the comfort of your stay, security of your belongings and good conversation if you are interested.

20. Living Room
Guests are always welcome at the living room but, please, use your sense.

21. Children
Children of any age are not allowed.

22. Animals
Pets are not allowed.

23. Notebook
My internet connection has very good quality and the wifi is available throughout the home.
My laptop can not be used for guests, please do not insist.

24. Phone calls
If you want to use my landline phone to make calls the value per minute is R $ 5.00 for national callings and R $ 10.00 per minute for international calls.

25. Air conditioning
If you are in a room with air conditioning, beware That It is not included in your daily. If you want to use it, I charge R $ 50,00 per use.

26. Food in the room
Do not take food to your room. If you want to make your meals, you can use the kitchen the long as you keep it clean and organized. Food inside the room will be removed.

27. Inappropriate behavior
It is not allowed to walk naked, sleeping drunk in any room in the house other than your room, fighting with his companion, another guest or me, etc. If one of These events happens I will ask the guest to immediately leave the house without payment return. If this behavior causes some damage to home, it shouldnt be reimbursed and the guest's immediate departure is required. Negotiations on.

28. Arriving from the beach
Upon reaching the beach, remove the excess sand using a hose lying in the yard in front of the house. It has another hose in the yard behind the house.

29. What does your daily includes?
Wi-fi, bed linen, towels and access to kitchen.

30. Breakfast
It is served from 8am to 9am. Your daily starts at 2pm (check-in time), even if you come to my house before this time you will only have breakfast in the next morning.

Breakfast items per guest, per day: 2 slices of white bread, 1 slice of cheese, 1 slice of ham, one piece of cake, one glass of juice, coffee, milk, buttler, jam and 1 fruit. Some of Those items can be changed without notice.
The items will be arranged on the table and it is self service and the dishes, Regarding to this, must be washed by the guests.

31. This regulation
The House Rules may change from time to time without prior consultation with the guests.

Thank you for your attention!

Smoking Rules

Your host smokes.

Smoking is not allowed.

How do I book?

Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.

When do I pay?

Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.

When can I share my contact details?

Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.

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