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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.

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.

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.

What a great host!! She just gives you the key and off you go!! Anything you want or need she is right there, she is a busy lady but she's there for anything! I want to Cabo frio and Buzios which is 3/4 hours away for 4 fats and she told me to not take my big bag so she as stored it for me when I get back! The massive bonus is you turn left out of the house and 4 minutes straight down the st is Ipanema and right from the house 4 mins again is copacabana, brilliant!!!! Metro is 5 mins away so easy to find and really clean and safe!!!! I'm back next week where she will help me book flight to foz iguassu

My stay with Isabella was fantastic! I initially booked to stay for 6 days and extended this to 10 – simply because I felt so welcome and at home with Isabella. I can’t even describe in words how great my time was in Rio, thanks to this exceptional host. Communication was easy from the get-go. Isabella provided me with the location of the apartment and different methods of travel (bus routes, taxi etc) and was very prompt in replying. I arrived at around midnight and Isabella was up to greet me and help me get settled into the room.

The location - The apartment is very central! Copacabana and Ipanema beaches are about 5 mins walk in either direction. The area is a very quiet and safe and moments away from the hustle and bustle of Rio! I always felt safe walking around the area at all hours of the day, as well as the early hours of the morning. Great local bars and amenities at your doorstep and as soon as you arrive in the apartment and close the front door you can’t hear much of what is happening outside!

The room – I stayed in the studio room, spring room (and the double room on my second stay). The studio room is small and cosy, plenty of wardrobe space and a bathroom right outside. It’s on one side of the apartment, so you get a lot of privacy. The spring room is beautiful and bright with a double bed, great ceiling fan and it’s very airy. The double bed room is at a different apartment closer to Copacabana and the Arpoadar and has 2 single beds, great if you’re travelling with a friend! All of the rooms I stayed in were clean and comfortable. I always had a light breakfast of cereal (sometimes fruits) and there are tea/coffee facilities available.

The host – Isabella (my Brazilian mum) made me feel so welcome. Isabella asks what you would like for breakfast when you arrive and has no trouble providing this. Isabella provided some great recommendations on places to go when it was raining and the beach was a no-go. Her local knowledge is second to none, and she gave me great tips and wonderful maps/ drawings of how to maneuver around the city! I met Isabella’s friends who were a lot of fun – I can’t remember the last time I laughed so hard in my life. Isabella is a big bundle of joy, she is very well educated, fluent in English/French and Spanish and very talented. I had the pleasure of seeing some of her remarkable work!

After going to Salvador, and booking to stay with Isabella on my return to Rio for a further 2 days I ended up coming back early and staying for 4 days. I took a great bike ride with Isabella around the lake to the botanical gardens and had brunch at La Bicylette. I was travelling solo and met plenty of friends through Isabella. I simply loved my stay and I’m looking forward to returning very soon!

Obrigado Isabella!

If you’re reading this, look no further – book your stay and thank me later.