André was super cool and welcoming host from the beginning to the end of the stay! He speaks very good English which is a big advantage in Brazil ( We speak from our personal experience facing this as a BIG problem there… ). He was very helpful with everything, considering the location which is in a secluded part of the jungle of Rio, in Tijuca National Park. The place is unbelievably beautiful and perfect for relaxing days among the nature, surrounded by tropical trees and animals (but not dangerous ones! Lol) We’re very, very grateful to André for his guidance and taking the time to help us when needed! We had a great time with him like a host and future friend!

This place was fantastic! Worried it was too far, but really wasn't, we were at the Beach in 15 minutes and went somewhere every day though I would have been perfectly content with staying there. (Just stop by a grocery on the way for coffee and a little food. You have to explore the trails such as Vista Chinesa that literally begin at the edge of this property. (Be careful to stay off the Bike trails next to the walking trails.) Andre was the perfect Host and even provides a video to help you find the property which is in a group of cottages and very nicely kept! Very safe and secure, and I promise you will never find the view from your bedrooms and front porch except in a painting or maybe a dream, breathtaking! You are literally in a Park that people take tours to experience!

Keeping after 2 girls about "No paper in the toilette" everything is on septic in the Jungle! "Really common sense unless you have only lived in the city. You will need to rent a car or SUV with a little clearance, not bad just take it slow. We rented a Volkswagen Taigo and did great. You will need it to go see all the wonderful sights anyway like Christ the Redeemer, just drive and park down the street from the train ride up which is cheaper and won't make you sick like a tour bus winding up the road.