Ester & her husband Ilias were excellent hosts. Their lack of English speaking skills was limiting but we got by fine with the help of Google Translate. Their daughter Isadora is occasionally there and speaks excellent English. Braz de Pina is about 1.5hr commute from Cocacabana, and about 1hr from the Galeao International airport. Transport via a nearby hub (Vicente de Carvalho) gives access to BRT Bus Rapid Transport, metro and train. Local bus stop is within 100m of Esters home. The accommodation is basic at backpacker hostel standard. Bedrooms can be locked and I did not experience any security risks. Reasonable standard of cleanliness. Three small shared bathrooms but don't expect high pressure pr endless hot water. Basic air conditioning in most rooms but in August was not required. Complimentary wifi access was good. Laundry facility useful. Local supermarket, restaurants and bars close by but quality is variable. Breakfasts typically breadrolls, cheese and sometimes sliced meat. Fruit salad some mornings was very good. Regarded as a relatively safe neighbourhood before midnight. Street music and general noise often featured til early hours so earplugs useful if you are a light sleeper.