Private room with great breakfast

Reviews

• Reviewer: Rafael

  Comments: My girlfriend and I stayed at Ewa's and Davi's house in Santa Teresa, Rio during the new years holiday of 2013/2014. It was a very good experience. Rooms are confortable, wide and clean. The house is also well decorated and breakfast is tasty. It is well located in Santa Teresa (which is my favorite neighborhood of Rio) in a quite street that is close to bars and restaurants (less than 5 minutes walk). I definitely recommend, 5 stars!

• Reviewer: Anne

  Comments: We had a very nice stay in Ewa's house, in the lovely area of Santa Teresa. Welcoming host, comfy house and bedroom, good breakfast. The area is also well connected by bus to other districts of Rio, and 10 mins walking from the vibrant neighborhood of Lapa, full of bars and nice restaurants.

• Reviewer: Jonas

  Comments: The house is centrally located in the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa. From there it is easy and cheap to explore the city's attractions by bus. We felt safe in the area, even if we have came home after sunset. We spent one week at Ewa and Davi’s house and were very warmly welcomed. Both were glad to assist us in any possible way and gave us a lot of helpful informations to the city. Great was as well the small guide, written by Ewa, containing small walking tours through the quarters of Rio. The rooms are located in an old building that has been affectionately renovated by the two. The photos in the profile give a realistic impression of the accomodation. The rooms and the public areas were clean of great amenity value. Convenient for us was the fully equipped kitchen that we could use at any time. The highlight of the day was the excellent breakfast. We could not even make it better. It contained the best home-baked bread, fresh fruit juices, french cheese, fruits, cereals, eggs, ... And even though we were there for one week, some individual components of the breakfast vary, so there was always something new to discover. We would warmly recommend this accommodation to each of our friends and can not wait to come back ourselves. ***** Das Haus liegt zentral in dem charmanten Stadtviertel Santa Teresa. Von dort kann man gut und günstig mit dem Bus alle Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt erkunden. Wir haben uns in der Gegend sicher gefühlt, selbst wenn wir erst im Dunkeln nach Hause gekommen sind. Wir haben eine Woche bei Ewa und Davi verbracht und wurden sehr herzlich aufgenommen. Die Beiden standen uns bei allen Fragen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite und konnten uns jede Menge hilfreicher Tipps zur Stadt geben. Toll war auch der eigens verfasste kleine Reiseführer von Ewa, mit kleinen Stadtrundgängen durch die einzelnen Viertel Rios. Die Zimmer befinden sich in einem Altbau, der von den Beiden liebevoll renoviert wurde. Die Fotos im Profil geben einen realistischen Eindruck von den Räumlichkeiten wieder. Das Zimmer, sowie die allgemeinen Räume waren von großer Aufenthaltsqualität und vorbildlich sauber. Praktisch für uns war die voll ausgestattete Küche, die wir jederzeit benutzen konnten. Das Highlight des Tages war das grandiose Frühstück. Man könnte es selbst nicht besser machen. Es gab die besten selbst gebackenen Brötchen, frische Fruchtsäfte, französischer Käse, Obst, Müsli, Eier, … Und obwohl wir eine Woche dort waren, variierten einzelne Komponenten des Frühstückes, sodass es immer wieder etwas neues zu entdecken gab. Wir würden jedem unserer Freunde diese Unterkunft empfehlen und können es kaum erwarten selbst wieder zu kommen.

• Reviewer: Pete

  Comments: Great place in the coolest neighbourhood. Rooms are very clean and well kept, Breakfast was prepared with love, the hosts are very nice and helpful. I will definitely stay there again when I'm back in Rio.

• Reviewer: Laura

  Comments: My boyfriend and I spent a memorable weekend in Rio, hosted by Ewa. The house and room are gorgeous, located in the beautiful neighborhood of Santa Teresa. The breakfast is full of all good things, like the homemade bread and the fresh fruit juices. We used all the time the small guide printed by Ewa, containing walking tours in every neighborhood of Rio. Hope to be back soon!

• Reviewer: Maria Eugenia

  Comments: Estamos muy contentos de haber dado con Ewa en nuestro viaje. Fue muy gentil, atenta, y lo mejor es que prepara unos desayunos muy buenos, con mucho amor. La casa está bien ubicada en el barrio de Santa Teresa, un lugar de Río muy interesante, para quien le gusta sumergirse en la cultura e historia de Brasil. Queda a unos minutos caminando del barrio de Lapa. El diseño y la decoración de la casa están 10 puntos, se nota que saben... Recomendamos sin dudas la casita, de volver a Río me hospedaría nuevamente ahí.

• Reviewer: Matthew

  Comments: The hosts were the hosts that EVERYONE wants! They responded to messages promptly,made sure that we arrived safely, helped us order tickets for events/sightseeing on websites that were in Portuguese.... they really went beyond the duty of hosts, and I must mention, they are just kind people. The house was awesome...clean, comfortable with a minimalistic and artistic flair. The big shower with the window followed by the perfect latte is the perfect start to anyones morning. The breakfast menu consisted of homemade bread,cheese,hard boiled eggs,meats homemade muesli,yogurt,tropical fruits,juices,pao de quejo...DELICIOUS! When my girlfriend and I go back to Rio, we know exactly where we're going back to stay!

• Reviewer: Jackie

  Comments: We arrived early in the morning and were greeted right away by Ewa. She offered us breakfast and a chance to shower even though we had not stayed there the night before. The place looks exactly as it appeared in the photos. The design is perfect and you can tell Ewa and David put a lot of thought into it. David designed and made almost all the furniture in their place. Our room was a good size, had a hammock that we used every day, and two big windows with amazing views. There are two bathrooms, both with brand new fixtures, and great design as well! Breakfast was amazing! It was the best I have had in Brazil. Homemade bread, fruit, meats, cheeses, fresh juices, and other things that kind of vary day to day. Ewa also makes an amazing cup of coffee with steamed milk that she offered to us throughout the day. She also hand made books and maps highlighting cool things to do in Rio De Janeiro and Santa Teresa which we used every day we were there. Her husband David is from Rio and gave us lots of good tips and ideas about what to do as well. This was our first time using Airbnb and weren't quite sure what to expect but were more than satisfied with our stay, in fact, I can't even imagine there being a better place to stay in Rio. We will definitely stay there again! The house is located at the top of a hill in Santa Teresa. It is quite a climb to get there, but that didn't stop us from wanted to go out and do stuff. We walked around the neighborhood quite a bit actually and really enjoyed the location. We felt pretty safe too, which is a big plus. Can't say enough good things about Ewa and David's ace so I will just leave it at that!

• Reviewer: Matan

  Comments: Among our 30 nights in Brazil, the 3 nights at Ewa's place were THE BEST! Firstly- super welcoming and friendly hospitality! The room itself was very clean, inviting and beautifully designed (Ewa and Davi designed and built most of the furniture). Blankets and towels were super comfortable. The Soaps were the best we had in Brazil and we took them with us and used them during the rest of our trip very carefully that they will never end... Every morning- Delicious and NEW brekfast + New collection of Fresh Juices+ Brazilian music "playlisted" by Davi especially for us. Also, Ewa prepared a variety of small tour guides-handbooks with 1 day trip suggestions including maps and places handpicked by her and some of her beautiful photo-artworks the neighborhood is amazing- quiet, friendly and inspiring.

• Reviewer: Taylor

  Comments: Beautiful place built with love and the best breakfast in Brazil. Add the trendy area and this Ewa and David's bnb, a gem. We stayed for 5 nights and used it as our base to explore rio. They make sure you have a great stay and have suggested trips for each district and always offer tips. We felt safe in Santa Teresa and enjoyed walking around and the cafés a bit down the street. There is even a bus that goes by that you can take to the base of the Christ statue mountain and walk up yourself. They've built out the entire place themselves with four rooms for guests and have done a great job. The pictures do a good job showing you ;) Highly recommend and hope we can come back.

• Reviewer: Romulo

  Comments: The Bnb is amazing! The room is amazing! The environment, location and, specially, the breakfast that Ewa prepares! Santa Teresa and Ewa's BnB is the place to stay and relax in Rio!

• Reviewer: Debora & Dirk

  Comments: Ewa and Davi have just the perfect place in Santa Teresa. We felt very welcome and for us this was the ideal place with a feeling between a B&B and staying with family or friends. Every morning a delicious breakfast with a huge variety of food and drinks was served; the perfect start of a day! Too bad they could't arrange better weather, but as they provided umbrella's they made us make the most of it! We'll definately come back to these great hosts.

• Reviewer: Lionel

  Comments: We went for a long weekend in Rio from Sao Paulo and got the chance to meet Ewa and his husband, in their home, which they restaured by themselves. They are charming and very helpful - they even gave us a ride to see the Christ Corcovado. The home and room are very clean - and the breakfast is just MARAVILHOSO - home made bread and juices, all kind of cheese and dried meat, fruits... all that is needed for a fresh start in the morning! It was safe to go around and visit the area of Santa Teresa, full of nice bars, restaurants and old historical houses. If I had to go to Rio, I'll definitely recommand it!

• Reviewer: Josh

  Comments: I have only great things to say about Ewa and Davi’s BnB. I stayed a full week while doing some research in Rio, and Ewa and Davi were very helpful and fantastic hosts. They are restoring a circa-1918 house in Santa Teresa, which is an artsy neighbourhood with several bars and interesting restaurants. If you love historical Brazilian/Portuguese architecture as I do, you will feel in heaven. I really enjoyed wandering the streets nearby, and there are some excellent views overlooking the city. What’s more, as other guests have noted, the included breakfast is fantastic. It includes home-made rolls, fresh juice and good coffee, tons of fruit, pao de queijo and other items. Ewa makes sure to add some variety if you are staying for longer than a few days. Ewa and Davi were happy to offer suggestions, practical advice, and any assistance really, during my stay. Ewa has produced her own mini-guides that list suggestions of sites in several of Rio’s neighbourhoods. They are doing a nice job with restoring the house, and each of the rooms look comfortable. The large living room is also inviting. I have used AirBnB in several different cities, and this has been my best experience. I would like to come for another visit!

• Reviewer: Cristina & Corey

  Comments: Ewa's place was great! My boyfriend and I really enjoyed ourselves. We'd definitely recommend staying here and getting to know their pet cat, "El Nino"! We opted out of the breakfast because we had seen some interesting restaurants the day before. The morning we tried to go find these restaurants they were all closed! So we'd also recommend Ewa's breakfast accommodations.

• Reviewer: Ludovic

  Comments: Une expérience unique pour découvrir Rio de Janeiro !!!!! En effet, Ewa et Davi vous racontent l'histoire de cette maison qu'ils sont en train de rénover avec goût, en favorisant les artistes, artisans et matériaux locaux, mais aussi en y apportant leur touche personnelle avec de nombreuses réalisations propres : lits, tables, photographies ... Quant au quartier de Santa Teresa, il est le plus charmant et typique de Rio, nous sommes en pleine ville mais avec cette impression d'être dans un village !!! La chambre est claire et lumineuse, la literie confortable, la décoration épurée avec petit savon "made in Brasil" pour chaque hôte ! Deux salles de bains fonctionnelles et connexion WIFI au top ! Ewa vous fournit ses petits guides "maison" pour découvrir la ville : SUPER !!!!! (adresses de restaurants, bus, ...) Enfin le petit déjeuner est EXCEPTIONNEL : pain maison, jus de fruit maison de fruits locaux, fromages, charcuteries, café brésilien, confiture maison ou locales, fruits ....

• Reviewer: Nicolas

  Comments: Ewa's place is just amazing! Great neighborhood, great house, amazing breakfast!!! They refurbished the house with great taste with lots of care to every detail. Ewa and Davi are also super warm and welcoming and gave us great tips about Rio and Santa Teresa. I will definitely go back to their place on my next trip to Rio!

• Reviewer: Julia

  Comments: We loved our stay in Santa Teresa at Ewa's place. It was extremely clean and cool. Wonderful, big shower with lots of pressure. Lovely, fresh, plentiful breakfasts. Very comfortable beds that they made with recycled timber from their own place. Ewa and her partner David were extremely helpful, showing us good places to go around Rio (Ewa has even made her own handmade travel guides). We needed to get a taxi to the airport during the first game of the World Cup - it was difficult as every taxi driver in the city was watching the game! David kept calling and calling until one came. Thanks for making our stay in Rio so comfortable.

• Reviewer: Yewande

  Comments: Our stay at Ewa's place was great, the neighborhood was nice and will give you a workout too. It's an old area with lots of historic features and not far from all the great places in the city. The breakfast that Ewa and her boyfriend prepared every morning was delicious and extremely fresh.

• Reviewer: Seine

  Comments: Ewa and her boyfriend have a beautiful home that they take great care of. The breakfast is excellent (homemade bread!) and though the neighborhood is a bit of a hike from the beaches or Sugarloaf, it was our favorite area in Rio with amazing views and lots to see/do. I am an old lady at heart so it was also nice to get away from the chaos of the touristy parts at the end of each night. Having said that, Santa Teresa has a good nightlife scene as well :) You will be staying with very kind and helpful hosts (plus the most charming cat). Ewa also has little guidebooks for different areas around Rio with recommendations and public transportation info - we used one for Urca and it was awesome. I would recommend this place to anyone!

• Reviewer: Charles

  Comments: Ewa and David were lovely hosts. Their house in Santa Teresa is just as beatiful as he pictures make it seem -- and the breakfast is even better! The house is located within walking distance to many fine restaurants, Lapa, Centro, and a host of museums. We enjoyed the heck out of our stay.

• Reviewer: Caz

  Comments: I really enjoyed staying at Ewa and David's house. Their house is incredible, beautifully renovated and the area of Santa Teresa has a lot of history and is a great place to wander around, worth visiting some of the local bars and restaurants. Ewa and David were super welcoming and laid back, spent time giving me recommendations and suggestions for how to spend my last day, with the help of their printed guides to various areas. Ewa made a delicious breakfast spread that I didn't want to leave and we chatted while I ate so I got to know Ewa a little. I would highly recommend staying with Ewa and David and I will definitely be going back when I return to Rio.

• Reviewer: Abrar

  Comments: Ewa's place in Santa Teresa is absolutely lovely! Even though we booked at the last minute and also had last minute changes to our check-in time, Davi and Ewa were extremely flexible. We were even greeted with juice and cake! Davi was extremely helpful with our day to day plans as well, helping us with taxis and giving us brochures for the different neighbourhoods in the city. Our short stay was full of unexpected obstacles, but Davi and this location made our visit extremely enjoyable. The breakfast itself is worth the rent, especially if you love cheese! I would highly recommend this place to everyone who wants a taste of Rio!

• Reviewer: Camila

  Comments: staying at this lovely B&B made all the difference to my stay in Rio. Breakfast is great and it really felt like home away from home – I was lucky enough to stay there in low season so only one other room taken. I look forward to staying there again, soon!

• Reviewer: Manuelle

  Comments: Très bonne adresse à Santa Teresa, nous le conseillons vivement...les petits déj´ de davis sont un délice et il n est pas avare en bon plan...

• Reviewer: Dani

  Comments: The place and the breakfast was quite good.It is perfect if you want to stay in santa teresa and lapa but bit far from beaches

• Reviewer: Chenelle

  Comments: The room was great - exactly as pictured, with a cute hammock and couch for hanging out! The decor around the house was also super cool. Davi was there to greet me as I arrived, and had towels and soaps all laid out in the room. He also was extremely helpful with finding me a cab to the airport when it came time to leave -- he woke up early so he could make sure the car came! The breakfast is really great -- fresh bread, cheeses, cold cuts, fruits, juice and coffee! Santa Teresa is a cute neighborhood, and the house is only steps away from Armazem Sao Thiago, which is a great neighborhood hang out.

• Reviewer: Tomas

  Comments: La estadía que pasamos en casa de Ewa y David fue espectacular en todos los sentidos. El hospedaje se encuentra muy bien ubicado dentro del bohemio barrio de Santa Teresa. Es un ambiente muy ameno y tranquilo a pesar de encontrarse a pocos metros de la movida cultural, bares, restorantes, etc. Vale destacar también la atención por sus propios dueños y el magnifico desayuno que servían cada mañana. Con respecto a hospedaje y las habitaciones en sí, merecen un mención aparte por su calidez y buen gusto, especialmente si uno es amante del diseño. Abrazo desde Argentina, Tomas y Flor.

• Reviewer: Pierre

  Comments: We had an amazing stay at Ewa's place! The house is situated in a perfect area of Rio, central enough to reach anything you want to see of the city during the day, and in a perfect neighborhood at night for bars & restos... Ewa and her boyfriend made of that house an amazing place, fully renovated with taste. You'll have the chance to take every morning a (huge) breakfast with both of them while they will give you all the tips you need to travel the city. Also Ewa made all those little books & maps to help you finding your way ect... A service you wouldn't have in any fancy hotels :-) Visit them and enjoy Rio !

• Reviewer: Louise

  Comments: Maravilhoso. Incrível. Melhor café da manhã ever. Wonderful. Incredible. Best breakfast ever

• Reviewer: Denis

  Comments: We can't say if it was the simple yet stylish & clean bedroom, the perfect breakfast or the gentle welcome of our hosts that made us feel at home instantly, but we'd surely recommend this place to anyone looking for a very good value for money. Santa Teresa might not be close to the beach, but it's a lovely little part of Rio with a few hidden gems to eat or drink at night. The house is a steep walk up but on the other hand, there's not a lot of traffic which makes it pretty calm. Definitely a good choice!

• Reviewer: Maren

  Comments: We had a wonderful time at Ewa's place. The rooms are beautiful and the breakfast is great! They even took us on a bike tour to Copacabana and Ipanema. Santa Teresa is a beautiful part of Rio and not too difficult to reach. I would definately come back!

• Reviewer: Quinten

  Comments: We had a super stay in Rio. Very personal, friendly and knowledgable. I can recommend this place to anybody visiting Rio. We will certainly be going back the next time. Quinten & Erika

• Reviewer: Evandro

  Comments: Adorei ter ficado com vocês, o cafe da manha foi ótimo amei a hospitalidade

• Reviewer: Nadya

  Comments: I’d been in Brazil for about a week and a half, traveling around Rio state, before coming to Rio to spend the end of my two week trip there. I chose Ewa’s place based mainly on the beautiful pictures of the place (image culture forever) on the airbnb website. I want to talk about a few things in this review: 1) Santa Teresa (aka, Ewa’s neighborhood), 2) the House (capitalized!), 3) Ewa and Davie. 1) Santa Teresa. Different people who'd been recommended staying here, even though it’s much closer to the city center (Centro) than it is to Ipanema/Copacabana. It’s a beautiful neighborhood and there are small shops, restaurants, galleries, and bars, but people LIVE there, making it vibrant. It’s also VERY hilly and walking around in that neighborhood gives you a new appreciation for what I imagine taking walks in the (US) Midwest is like. But the views! Every corner there’s a new one, there’s wall-art everywhere, houses are gorgeous. Gloria is (I believe) the closest metro station and it’s a little bit of a hike ~25 minutes of leisurely walk and uphill on the way back. It’s also kind of easy to get lost because the roads turn into different roads, double back on themselves, and just in general, hilly terrain isn’t the easiest for finding your way. That being said, getting there and away was always an adventure in map-reading and you develop a feel for the directions VERY quickly (because you have to), which feels like what exploring other places is supposed to feel like. Loved Santa. 2) the House. OMG THE HOUSE. It’s so beautiful, Ewa and Davie have spent so much care and time on decoration and design. The place is one of the most beautiful, thoughtful living spaces I’ve ever seen. Sounds like hyperbole. Isn’t. Both of them MADE (WITH THEIR HANDS!) the tables in the common/kitchen/living space, and Davie taught me a lot about the different types of brazilian wood (there are so many). Oh and he made the beautiful bed frames. The love that went into this place is palpable and makes the house an above and beyond great place to stay. Hammocks and fans in every room, but no AC. Not a deal breaker, just good knowledge to have going to Rio (say, if you’re sensitive and can’t sleep if the ambient temperature isn’t down to your needs). 3) Ewa and Davie. So friendly, so helpful, made delicious, delicious breakfast (freshly baked bread!?). Told us lots of stories, gave us advice when we needed it, were hands-off when we wanted to fly free or just pass out in our room hammock. Basically, the perfect hosts. We weren’t the only guests while we were staying there (they have several rooms on airbnb) and that was awesome too. We chatted with the travelers over coffee at beautiful tables hand-made out of reclaimed brazilian wood. It didn’t get much better than staying with them, I’d love to do it again!

• Reviewer: Svend

  Comments: Ich war ungefähr eine Woche in Rio bei Ewa und Davi und kann mich den vielen positiven Kommentaren hier nur anschließen. Ewa und Davi sind super freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Sie haben jede Menge Tips und Infos für Rio, auch für interesante aber nicht so bekannte Orte. Ihr Haus ist wirklich sehr schön und liegt im sehr angenehmen Viertel Santa Teresa. Das ist eigentlich die beste Gegend in Rio wenn man nicht unbedingt jeden Tag an den Strand muss. Es gibt einige sehr gute Restaurants und Bars gleich um die Ecke und man ist schnell zu Fuß oder mit dem Bus im Stadtzentrum. Und das Frückstück ist tatsächlich großartig!

• Reviewer: Lydia

  Comments: Ewa and Davie were wonderful hosts and we had an amazing stay with them. The place and the room is exactly as described, and the breakfasts were great! Ewa and Davie were so helpful with their advice on how to enjoy our time in Rio, restaurant suggestions and we loved Ewa's neighbourhood guides. They were especially accommodating when we had to stay an extra night unexpectedly. Highly recommend this place if you're passing through Rio. Santa Teresa is a really charming area away from the tourist crowds around Copacabana and Ipanaema.

• Reviewer: Cristina

  Comments: ha sido fácil sentirse bien aquí! gente encantadora, en un barrio carismático..(aunque ruidoso para dormir)... y una casa excepcional! pero más que un espacio muy cuidado y con buen gusto, y un desayuno espléndido... ha sido estupendo conocernos! gracias

• Reviewer: Anna

  Comments: A wonderful place to stay!! They were very welcoming from the beginning, it was very easy and convenient dealing with Ewa. They have self made guides with insider Tipps (Restaurants, Bars, Museums, Shops etc) for the different areas in the city. The Room and the whole House are really beautiful and clean. The breakfast is just fantastic and perfect to start the day in a good mood. Stay as you are! Congratulation for everything!

• Reviewer: Ilana

  Comments: Staying at Ewa and Davi's house feels like having the chance to enter someone's dream made concrete by their own hands - literally, including the tables and the photo+illustration frames. For all that they have used 'pinho de riga', a kind of wood that is rare to find nowadays in Brasil, but of which there was plenty in the original structure of this house. The windows restoration is quite impressive, and I feel that like that, with no painting, showing their simply beautiful veins, they get to be prettier that ever - and also make a good symbol of the concept there seems do be behind every decision made to make this house rebirth. During our 3 days we had the sensation that Santa Teresa is a good travel destiny on its own, and spending some night and days just there could be refreshing even for a carioca.

• Reviewer: Dasha

  Comments: Ewa and Davi were the most wonderful hosts. When we arrived a lot later than expected on Friday night trying to figure out the address in the dark, Ewa came out onto the street and welcomed us. She offered us water and cake, we really felt right at home. The breakfast in the morning was everything we could have asked for - fresh juices, coffee, home made bread, cheeses, fruit, cereal, yogurt... amazing. Right away, Ewa was very friendly and extremely helpful with her advice. She has made special brochures for every neighbourhood in Rio worth visiting with personal recommendations of places to check out, eat at, etc. We ended up using them on daily basis and they sure came in handy. The house is a colonial jewel, bright,clean and spacious rooms with a touch of contemporary design. So pleasant to chill at, it must have been one of the reasons we had really long breakfasts. The location -Santa Teresa is a true find for anyone with appreciation of art and architecture. There is a myriad of local shops, bars and restaurants around that are really worth checking out, during the day and in the evening. We originally booked for five nights as we thought it'll be sufficient for Rio, but then we liked it so much we stayed five extra nights. Ewa and Davi's home and company was definitely part of the amazing vacation feel, and I'm really thankful to them. They truly care about their guests having a great time and leaving with the best impression and memories of their magnificent city.

• Reviewer: Elena

  Comments: We just fell in love with this house and Ewa! She was really kind with us, explaining us different routes in Rio, best places to have delicious Brazilian plates or which buses to take to move all over the city. In addition, the breakfast she prepared was delicious and with many different choices. The house is a dream, very nice, so good taste in there. Natural light and a nice gift she leaves a soap with the towel. Thanks, Ewa!

• Reviewer: Linda Julianna

  Comments: My partner and I stayed one night with Ewa - we wished we could have stayed longer. Ewa is a wonderful host and the accommodation is absolutely stunning. The accommodation is in a renovated colonial building where you feel homy within seconds. Ewa and her partner created a piece of art within that building and we would have moved into their place right away as it was that beautiful. They are also very good in giving advise on where to go, which areas to explore and which restaurants, cafes, museums etc to visit. In the morning, Ewa prepares wonderful breakfast with self-made fresh bread rolls, fresh juice, yoghurt, eggs and everything one could hope for - honestly the best breakfast we had in a long time. Santa Teresa itself is a beautiful suburb of Rio de Janeiro, with nice little cafes, restaurants and bars. There is loads of graffiti art, colonial buildings and beautiful gardens to explore. The view of the city is amazing and the suburb is a nice change to the more traditional and more touristy attractions in Rio. If you are looking for a beautiful accommodation in a funky suburb in Rio don't look any further!

• Reviewer: Alan

  Comments: This was a amazing experience stay with Ewa at Rio. Great Host, great breakfast, great location in Santa Teresa. It's close to many famous restaurants and a big supermarket. 10 mins walk to metro and connect with beach easily. We stayed there for 9 nights and could say the breakfast itself was worth the stay. Eva and Davie are wonderful host. They gave us great advice and provided helpful guild book by area. During New Year's Eve, they even gave us a ride to subway station. Strongly recommend!!! You have to stay here to try the Great Breakfast!You have to stay here to experience the REAL Rio!

• Reviewer: Thib

  Comments: Ewa and Davi were perfect guests. They just want to share the wonderful Santa Teresa atmosphere. The house is perfectly located and charming. I don't talk about the breakfast which is gorgeous... Don't hesitate, go there!

• Reviewer: Kate

  Comments: We had an excellent stay, you made us feel so welcome. We would definitely recommend your place, excellent breakfast, juices, nice bathroom, hammocks and above all very friendly and helpful hosts :-). Thank you very much to you both, we really enjoyed meeting you. Ewa thanks also for guides to each area which really helped us navigate and see the variety Rio has to offer! There are also several rooms so if you are travelling with a small group and want separate rooms this would be a great option.

• Reviewer: Alice

  Comments: We had a great stay with Ewa. We booked for one night but would have loved to have been able to stay longer. The area of Santa Theresa is very cool, arty, pretty and several nice cafes /bars/restaurants. It is definitely one our favourite areas in Rio that we have visited. The house is beautiful, open space, high ceilings and offers great value for money. Ewa herself is very friendly and helpful with tips and guides of what to do. The breakfast lived up to other peoples reviews and was incredible too! We would definitely recommend staying here.

• Reviewer: Daniela

  Comments: Ewa war eine super Gastgeberin. Tipps und Tricks zur Umgebung und der Stadt Rio gabts bei der Ankunft. Zudem konnte man sich jeder Zeit mit Fragen an Ewa wenden. Die Lage der Wohnung ist super und ruhig, denoch ist man in 15min. zu Fuss im Centrum. Ewa kann ich nur weiter empfehlen.

• Reviewer: Ramona

  Comments: Ewa s Unterkunft verspricht nicht zu viel. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt in dieser kleinen Oase mitten in Rio. Das Frühstück war genial und ist nicht zu toppen!! highly recommended. Ewa s Tipps für Rio waren super. Die curious cat war aber gar nicht so neugierig:-)

• Reviewer: Gary

  Comments: What a great find this was for me. I arrived relatively late but was made to feel most welcome in minutes. This is a great place to stay with an interesting drive to get there. Eva is a brilliant host and given local knowledge I manged to make the most of my few hours in Rio. It is a lot easier being given tips on how to get around by those who know rather than looking though the pages of lonely planet. The room was spacious, clean and with 2 bathroom options. I love a good breakfast and this was exceptional. I will definitely be back if I get another chance to visit Rio. I enjoyed the rides on the back of motorbike taxi's, the bar at the end of the road and the fact that Ronnie Biggs used to live around the corner.

• Reviewer: Luana

  Comments: A nossa estadia junto à Ewa e seu marido foi excelente! O casal é muito atencioso e receptivo, nos ajudaram com dicas super legais de passeios no Rio. O lugar é muito aconchegante e charmoso. O café da manhã oferecido pelos anfitriões é maravilhoso! Já sabemos onde ficar quando voltarmos ao Rio!

• Reviewer: Tomaz

  Comments: The place is great! The location, the house itself and mostly the owners, Ewa and David. Santa Tereza is a totally different Rio de Janeiro. Nice place to walk arround and great restaurants, for every pocket! You are far away from the beaches, but very close to the cultural life. Right now there is big construction going on there (the rails are being changed) but it means a little discomfort. There are great views of the city and many hidden surprises! I would come back! O lugar é especial! Uma casa do início do século que está em reformas, mas não atrapalha em nada a estadia! Os donos são muito atenciosos e cuidam carinhosamente dos hospedes com um agradável e suculento café da manhã. A localização é perfeita e Santa Tereza é um lugar especial dentro do Rio de Janeiro!

• Reviewer: Paulo Eduardo

  Comments: Ewa e Davi nos receberam muitíssimo bem, com muita simpatia, atenção e um café da manhã que fez a diferença. Nos sentimos muito a vontade em seu agradável casarão em Santa Teresa. Fácil acesso para o centro e a lapa. Pretendemos voltar quando der... Obrigado aos dois!

• Reviewer: Oscar

  Comments: Great place to stay at! Room, breakfast, Ewan/Davi/cat friendliness, neighbourhood! I would definitely stay here again!

• Reviewer: Philipp

  Comments: Ich war leider nur ein Wochenende bei Ewa und Davi, wäre sehr gerne länger geblieben. Habe mich bei den beiden sehr wohl und sofort wie zu Hause gefühlt. Die Lage in Santa Teresa ist perfekt und das Haus ist wunderschön! Das nächste Mal werde ich bestimmt wieder kommen.

• Reviewer: Miriam

  Comments: We had a perfect stay! Ewa and her partner were very helpful and had great recommendations on what to do, where to eat and so on. The neighborhood is lovely. As there is a shuttle from the metro station to Santa Teresa, you can also get back pretty easily. The breakfast is really great with a lot of typical food, selfmade bread, juice and fruits! I can totally recomend this place!

• Reviewer: Vera

  Comments: We really enjoyed our stay at Ewa’s place in Santa Teresa. The room and the house are beautiful and everything was as described. The breakfast was very delicious. Ewa and her husband were very welcoming and helpful with planning activities, calling a taxi etc. We can highly recommend it and would definitely stay there again when coming to Rio. Thanks a lot!

• Reviewer: Guusje

  Comments: Ewe has a beautiful, inviting and quiet home. The rooms and shared spaces are all nicely restored and decorated with very well designed and home built furniture from wood originally used in the roof of the house. Ewe is a kind and generous host with lots of good tips and ideas for off the beaten path cafes, architecture and art in the city. I would highly recommend this place.

• Reviewer: Heather

  Comments: We loved staying in Ewa’s bed-and-breakfast in Santa Teresa. Ewa and her husband were ideal hosts: friendly, attentive, accessible, and flexible. They have a series of homemade brochures/guidebooks for their guests and were always ready to answer our questions or provide us with suggestions. The bedroom was beautiful and has a side door that leads to the main bathroom. The common space feels homey, while also maintaining the cleanliness of a well-run bed-and-breakfast. The breakfast is everything we could ask for and more. I would strongly recommend this for anyone looking to stay in Santa Teresa. Whether you stay for a night or for a week, this is a great location and fun place to be.

• Reviewer: Paula

  Comments: We had a wonderful stay at Ewa's in Rio! The room was just as described in the pictures: very clean and cozy with lovely decor, clean towels and fresh bars of soap, and even a hammock! The living room/common space is also very inviting and we felt very comfortable. The Santa Teresa neighborhood is quaint and walkable, and this particular street is pleasantly quiet even though it's close to casual neighborhood bars and good restaurants. Ewa's breakfast was definitely a highlight, not to be missed! Would have loved to stay longer and would come back in a heartbeat.

• Reviewer: Bastian

  Comments: Ewa und Davi sind ganz tolle Gastgeber. Die Unterkunft war sehr schön und sauber. Sie liegt in einem netten Viertel, das einen besonderen Charme hat. Das Frühstück war der Hammer: Jeden Tag frische Weckle, frisches Obst, selbstgemachter Fruchtjoghurt, Wurst, Käse... Kurzum: Alles was das Herz begehrt. Wir bekamen für unseren Aufenthalt tolle Tipps, die Ewa in selbst zusammengestellten Broschüren vorbereitet hatte. Uns wurde bei Anliegen oder Fragen immer sehr kompetent geholfen. Fazit: Wir empfehlen die Unterkunft auf jeden Fall weiter und würden in Zukunft wiederkommen!

• Reviewer: Marie

  Comments: Très bon séjour dans le plus beau quartier de Rio. Ewa prend soin de ses hôtes avec des petits déjeuners exquis et une maison rénovée avec goûts. On recommande

• Reviewer: Josiane

  Comments: Super endroit tranquille pour Rio et Ewa disponible et tpoujours souriante. Deplacements pieds et bus sans probleme. Tres ecommandable

• Reviewer: Ana

  Comments: Ewa y David son maravillosos, nos atudaron en todo momento dándonos todo tipo de indicaciones y sugerencias, además de preparnos unos desayunos increíbles. Todo perfecto.

• Reviewer: Mirian

  Comments: O fim de semana em Santa Teresa foi ótimo! Fomos muito bem recebidos pelo Davi, que também foi atencioso em todos os momentos. O casarão, recentemente reformado com bom gosto, está bem localizado. De lá caminha-se pelo bairro com tranquilidade, pega-se o bondinho para descer e se dirigir a qualquer parte do Rio. Super recomendamos essa hospedagem!

• Reviewer: Daniel

  Comments: Ewa and Davi were absolutely perfect hosts. Responding quickly, helping us with everything they could, giving us great recommendations and Davi prepared an amazing breakfast every morning! Also, they have done-up the house really nice, the rooms are beautiful and Santa Teresa is a nice and relaxed part of Rio. We highly recommend this place, and hope we will return someday.

• Reviewer: Marion

  Comments: Wir hatten Kontakt mit Davi, da Ewa außerhalb zu tun hatte. Davi machte uns einen verfrühten Check-in möglich, so dass wir unser Gepäck schon abstellen konnten, empfing uns mit frischgepresstem Saft und auch eine spätere Check-Out-Zeit vereinfachte uns das Reisen mit den Backpacks enorm. Davi ist Brasilianer, spricht super deutsch, backt morgens leckere, frische Brötchen, mixt tolle Fruchtsäfte , wartet mit Insider-Tipps auf und ist super entspannt und hilfsbereit. Das Haus ist liebevoll renoviert, die Einrichtung hochwertig, noch schöner als es auf den Fotos zu sehen ist und die Betten sind ultra bequem. Die Bäder sind hübsch und alles ist geräumig - es war sehr sauber...definitiv mehr als nur ein Schlafplatz. Die Gegend ist sicher und ruhig, mit guter Busanbindung. We highly recommend this place!!!

• Reviewer: Cleide

  Comments: adoramos a estadia!!! o davi foi super anfitrião e mesmos sem a presença da ewa foi nota 10. a ewa, ficamos amigas por mail!! estamos aguardando a visita de vcs no final de outubro!! bjos

• Reviewer: Anne-Marie

  Comments: Great hosts, beautiful house and breakfast- very good hot shower! Good spot too, would be back! Thank you!

• Reviewer: Laura

  Comments: Ewa's partner Davi was an excellent host. My friend and I had a great stay in their apartment in a great neighbourhood of Rio. Nice cafes and restaurants around the corner. Davi gave us many suggestions about things to see and to do in Rio. We stayed four nights but if you are not in a hurry you can easily stay longer. We will absolute miss the breakfast and Davi's hospitality.

• Reviewer: Michele

  Comments: The listing description reflected very much the reality of the place. Clean, well kept and cosy. It is placed in one of the nicest neighbourhoods in Rio. We always felt safe and there are some places where to eat and drink that are worth to visit. Pay a visit to Cultivar Brasil for a refreshing Açai and granola, or to Rustico restaurant for dinner (one in front of the other). The overall experience was great, the host was really kind, ready to help and offer advices, the breakfast was super-healthy and delicious. 5 deserved star. It's a place where we would come back without any doubt.

• Reviewer: C

  Comments: My stay with Ewa was very good as I got to experience the real life of Rio rather than just staying in copacabana. The neibourhood is quite and have a lot of lively restaurant and Bar. I recommend Bar gomez which is just 3 minutes away and have a real feel of the people of Rio live style. Richard was a very helpfull host as I was able to find everything I need and always ready to help with tips and direction Lovely people overall and recomend you stay there to have a better feel of Brasilian life

• Reviewer: Amy & Paul

  Comments: Ewa and David were perfect hosts. We were made to feel incredibly welcome by them. They offered helpful tips on getting around Rio and made the most amazing breakfast. The house itself is beautifully renovated and very comfortable and cool. We would recommend this to anyone coming to Rio.

• Reviewer: Mary

  Comments: Ewa was an amazing host--I arrived to maps, suggested local spots, a wonderful breakfast spread and comfortable, clean, stylish home. I definitely think that the suggestions offered helped me get a better feel for the "real" Rio--right down to enjoying the bike share. The home is clean, space comfortable, and the neighborhood is great. I will certainly recommend Ewa to any and all friends who may be visiting Rio.

• Reviewer: Bianca

  Comments: Ewa was an amazing host! From the very beginning she was extremely welcoming and made me feel right at home. She was also very prepared with her own maps she made herself and tips to help me get around since it was my first time in rio which were extremely helpful. The place was beautiful and my room was perfect. And the breakfast she made every morning was delicious! Best way to start my day. Santa Teresa was the perfect little town away from the main part of the city full of art and small shops and unique restaurants that I was hoping to find on my trip. I had a wonderful time and I recommend everyone to stay with ewa if they decide to make a trip out to rio!

• Reviewer: Marika

  Comments: Wow! I have only good things to say about Ewa and her nice and tidy place. She makes an amazing breakfast - home made bread and yoghurt, fresh fruits and juices every morning! She is available for all kinds of questions and gladly shares her own favorites of the city. This was definitely my best airbnb experience so far! Don't forget to try Rio's best cheese balls (pão de queijo) at Cultivar Brasil in Santa Teresa. And you should definitely also pay a visit to the wonderful restaurant Espírito Santa when you're in the area.

• Reviewer: Fabian

  Comments: First of all Santa Theresa is beautiful and feels like a small town itself, but still not too far away from the center. The apartment is great, very spacious and clean. But clearly the best thing is how much effort put in the breakfast and helping with everything (tips, ticket booking etc.) They made us feel at home immediately and we would have loved to stay longer, we will definitely come back. I highly recommend everybody to stay there, we really enjoyed it!

• Reviewer: Estefania

  Comments: Genia total Ewa. Hermosa persona y anfitriona. La casa divina y Santa Teresa! Besos Matias y Estefanía:))

• Reviewer: Ivan

  Comments: We had a great time staying with Ewa and Davi... The area and apartments were lovely really beautiful and they were extreme helpful with information and tips for the local area and wider. I would definitely recommend staying here if you want this Tay in the Santa Teresa area. Ewan's breakfasts are lovely as well a real treat!

• Reviewer: Alessandro

  Comments: Ewa and her boyfriend are just amazing! Very friendly and helpful in during the whole period of our stay. We loved this place!

• Reviewer: Guilherme & Teresa

  Comments: O espaço da Ewa é bem legal, o quarto é confortável, bem ventilado e o fato da casa ter um pé direito alto deixa o ambiente bem refrescante, o café da manhã é muito bom, com muitas frutas , pães integrais, ( feitos pela própria Ewa) . A casa é bem localizada , no coração de Santa Teresa, mas em uma rua tranquila e silenciosa.

• Reviewer: Patrick

  Comments: Ewa and Davi were fantastic hosts. Their space is beautiful, simple and very calm. Ewa made an excellent and very fresh breakfast every morning. They go out of their way to provide thoughtful advice to their guests. Santa Tereza is a quiet and beautiful neighborhood, with much more character than many other parts of rio. Highly recommend.

• Reviewer: Xiaofan

  Comments: I really love Ewa s place. It was exactly what's in the picture. Everything is nice and clean and even better with fantastic weather and atmosphere of Rio. Ewa is a fantastic and very helpful. She waited on us when we arrived at midnight even she was a ill that day. She provides detailed private maps showing how the perfect route for visitors how to explore the city like a local. Highly recommended .

• Reviewer: Jennifer

  Comments: Really nice area… lots of god restaurants around and really charming district. We had a great stay at Ewa's home, her breakfast was amazing, organic and home made. She prepare for us itinerary around the city, it was really helpful and exactly our kind of taste. She take care of our host to prepare us to love her city Rio. It's more than a simply airbnb… it's a good step to visit Rio…

• Reviewer: Eli

  Comments: Ewa and Davi are lovely and caring hosts who always do their best in order to ensure an incredible stay. The house is really beautiful and we really liked the interior design. One of the best things was the daily homemade breakfast which gives one the energy to explore Rio. We will come back for sure and would really recommend this accommodation if you are looking for nice chats, a safe surrounding, delicious breakfast and a beautiful room.

• Reviewer: Andre&Karoline

  Comments: Ewa ist eine tolle Gastgeberin, sehr herzlich und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück konnte nicht besser sein und unser Zimmer war sehr gemütlich. Wir haben uns sehr wohl bei ihr gefühlt und werden bei unserm nächsten Besuch in Rio sicherlich wieder vorbeischauen!

• Reviewer: Dietmar

  Comments: Die beiden Gastgeber waren sehr nett und haben uns hervorragende Tipps gegeben. Das Zimmer war sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Die Hängematte in unserem Zimmer war so bequem, dass wir uns jetzt selber eine anschaffen. Das Frühstück war das Beste, was wir in Brasilien bekommen haben. Beim nächsten Mal kommen wir gerne wieder.

• Reviewer: Claire & Clem

  Comments: Ewa is the the best host you'll ever meet. Ask her for advice on what to visit or where to go out: she will guide you to the best places in Santa Teresa or in Rio. And the breakfast is amazing. Her place is charming, decorated with taste and very welcoming. Santa Teresa was by far our favorite neighborhood in Rio with its steep and winding streets, the old tram and the views of the city. There are a lot of good places to go out at night within 10 mn walk from the house. This is the kind of place that makes you want to come back the second you leave the house!

• Reviewer: Elias

  Comments: Very lovely, bohemian apartment in a gorgeous neighborhood. Delicious breakfast spread as promised. Ewa was a very pleasant host.

• Reviewer: Sara

  Comments: We loved our stay in this beautiful apartment in Santa Teresa. Ewa and her partner instantly made us feel welcome and their recommendations about Santa Teresa and the surrounding areas were great! Ewa had also prepared maps which made getting around the city really simple. The room was great and as it looks in the pictures, as was the bathroom. The breakfast was incredible, we were spoilt with freshly baked bread each day, a huge selection of cheeses and meats, fruits, coffee and freshly made juices, amongst other delights. We would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in the Santa Teresa area - the location too was perfect for the bars and restaurants!

• Reviewer: Amelie

  Comments: My friend Ana and I had the pleasure to stay at Ewa's place for 3 days and the experience was incredible. If you are looking for a cozy and clean place with striking interiors and decoration, this is it! Ewa is a fantastic host, that became clear even before we arrived. She answered on time and gave us directions to her place. Once there, we were greeted with fresh pineapple juice and Ewa handed us a selection of personalized Rio maps that helped us to find hidden gems of the city. In the evening we found a fresh baked cake, which was a little taster for what followed the next day. Forget mediocre hotel breakfasts, Ewa's place is breakfast heaven. the pictures dont lie. I could go on and on. Overall, the place is beautiful, the host a person you could easily spend hours with talking and the atmosphere more than welcoming. if you go to rio, go here! Oh and...another habitant of this place is the most chilled cat you will ever meet. :)

• Reviewer: Ben

  Comments: Beautiful house and amazing bread :)

• Reviewer: Juliana

  Comments: It was a great experience to stay at Ewa's place during our visit to Rio. The house was very nice and clean, and our room was very comfortable and beautiful. Breakfast every morning was the best, everything was delicious and it helped us get started with our day. Ewa was always helping us to find our way to the places we wanted to visit and gave us good tips on where to go.

• Reviewer: Eileen

  Comments: Staying at Ewa's in Santa Teresa was a true delight. Ewa is truly a sweet woman who makes an amazing breakfasts and handmade maps/guides to the different areas of the city. These were invaluable pieces of information when it came to using public transport and getting around. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

• Reviewer: Rafael

  Comments: Passamos um final de semana na casa da Ewa. A casa é incrível, bonita, com decoração de bom gosto e toda renovada. O quarto é confortável, boa roupa de cama e uma rede dentro. O banheiro tem um bom chuveiro e é bem arejado. O café da manhã é sensacional, muito gostoso e farto, todo preparado pela Ewa, com pães caseiros deliciosos. Só pelo café já vale a pena :) A localização é ótima, na mesma rua do animado Bar do Gomez e a 10 minutos do centro do agito de Santa Teresa. Andamos tudo à pé e foi ótimo. Descer Santa Teresa com o bonde é imperdível. A Ewa ainda faz uns mini guias de bolso de bairros do Rio que são super bonitos e úteis. Super recomendado. Ficaria de novo com certeza.

• Reviewer: Ricardo

  Comments: Ewa tem um espaço nota 10 e o melhor café da manhã do Rio! Obrigado!

• Reviewer: Quentin

  Comments: Probably one of the best Airbnb experience I have had! Ewa was a great host and we really enjoyed staying in her house. She prepares an amazing breakfast and has provides her own maps/tourist itinerary for each of the main areas of Rio, with many great recommendations as to where to eat, drink, wander, etc. I would highly recommend this Airbnb to everyone!

• Reviewer: Iris

  Comments: Ewa was kind and friendly to us from the start. Her place is brightly lit, colorful, spacious and well equipped. The shared bathrooms were well renovated and easy to use. Great spot in a lively neighborhood, makes walking around fun. Hosts give great tips, Ewa was flexible with us with check in and out, which helped greatly. Breakfast was homemade and beautiful. Thanks again!

• Reviewer: Anne

  Comments: We had a great stay in Ewa's house, she gave us lots of useful advice which helped us a lot during our trip - I also particularly loved the breakfast !

• Reviewer: Bolivar Godinho

  Comments: Ewa e Davi são um casal muito simpático que fazem de tudo para tornar a estadia agradável.

• Reviewer: Elis

  Comments: We had an incredible time staying here! Ewa was incredibly helpful even before we arrived, providing a lot of excellent information about Rio, suggestions for when we arrived at the airport, and directions to her place. Once we got there, she had maps, city guides that she had written herself, a huge smile and wonderful conversation. When (not if!) we return to Rio, we will stay with Ewa again,and until we get back we will make sure all our friends stay with her, too!

• Reviewer: Aïchetou

  Comments: Ewa and Davi were the perfect hosts! Their home is wonderful, decorated with great taste, they were really welcoming and their breakfast were delicious with fresh fruits and homemade bread! I would really recommend this place and even come back myself! Obrigada :)! Aïchetou and Etienne

• Reviewer: Gary

  Comments: This is my second visit here. Great hosts and a brilliant location. You can nip in and out of peace as well as make the most of the great places nearby. I was here for the Paralympics and Davi was exceptional. Really looked after me.

• Reviewer: Carlos

  Comments: Beautiful house, great room, excellent location. The host is super helpful and breakfast was amazing.

• Reviewer: Jan

  Comments: Great place! Davi & Ewa did their best to make it a wonderful stay in Rio. And the breakfast is super tasty! Thanks!!

• Reviewer: John

  Comments: We had a great time in Santa Teresa, and Ewa was such a brilliant host giving us many recommendations on things to see and do, and advice on how to best to get around the city. The room was really nice, and the apartment is in a cool location within walking distance of some really good bars. Although Santa Teresa is away from some of the main attractions it has a very releaxed atmosphere (certainly less hectic than most of Rio) and felt very safe to us. As mentioned in many previous posts the breakfast is great, and we would definitely recommend coming to stay!

• Reviewer: A

  Comments: excellent homemade breakfast, beautiful interiors, very clean, superfriendly and helpful hosts, great neighbourhood. you'll feel at home.

• Reviewer: Alexandra

  Comments: I loved Ewa's space. It was clean, spacious, and beautifully designed. The fresh juice she made in the morning was delicious. I loved the Santa Theresa neighborhood too. Ewa and Davi were kind and full of great suggestions!

• Reviewer: Rebecca

  Comments: Ewa is a spectacular host, she is kind, generous and very helpful with explaining how to navigate the city. Breakfast was incredible, the house is beautiful and historic, very clean and chic. I loved my time here and look forward to coming back soon!

• Reviewer: Nicole

  Comments: I always stay in airbnbs and this was one of the best. The place is gorgeous and the location is great. The neighbourhood is a little off the beaten track...very creative area with some great places to eat and drink. Ewa was an incredible (Website hidden by Airbnb) friendly and welcoming with lots advice and travel tips. Last but not least...the breakfast was so incredible...the best start to the day! Obrigado guys for everything.

• Reviewer: Nelio

  Comments: It was an amazing place to understand that Rio is not only beach and Carnival. There's much more to know about Rio and in a place like Santa Teresa you'll find out what it means. The host was attentive with my comfort and also to know if you are feeling well in the neighborhood.I was waiting to take some rest in a cozy home and being there was a dream. I didn't talk about the God's breakfast, did I? I had a chance to feel like Him. Eating fruits, homemade breads and other delicious stuffs. :D

• Reviewer: Chris

  Comments: After 3 days we can highly recommend this accommodation. Ewa and her husband are lovely and the self made breakfast is really delicious.

• Reviewer: Nina

  Comments: Ewa's Haus ist wunderbar renoviert und sehr schön gestaltet. Ich habe mich wirklich sehr wohl gefühlt und werde das liebevoll gestaltete Frühstück vermissen ;) Es war ein sehr sozialer und unterhaltsamer Ort und ich komme wieder! Bis bald*

• Reviewer: James

  Comments: We've stayed in many great air bnbs but Ewa's place is our best-ever air bnb experience, and we can't recommend her wonderful home and her amazing hospitality highly enough. Where to start?! The house is in Santa Teresa, a beautiful and bohemian enclave of Rio on a hill overlooking Centro and Lapa (near to all of the samba bars and clubs). Exploring the neighbourhood was fantastic and it's close to the famous Santa Teresa tram (bonde). Ewa's place itself is a beautiful converted townhouse, with designer touches throughout. Amazing ceramic tiles, cool furniture and light fittings with Ewa's own photography on the wall. She lives upstairs so is always available but also gives you space if you need it. Ewa was super helpful throughout; she's designed and printed her own guides to each area of Rio which were a great local's way of exploring the city. She kindly did some laundry for us at no extra cost and printed off bus tickets. Nothing was too much trouble! The room was clean and comfortable with a hammock and pretty wooden shutters. There's a fan which made sleeping no problem. And then there's the breakfast! Truly unbelievable. Each morning Ewa would put out freshly baked homemade bread, cured meats, cheeses, fresh fruit and yoghurt with coffee and homemade juice. It saved us a lot of money and was truly delicious! As you can tell I could gush about this place all day. The touristy areas of Ipanema and Copacabana are full of faceless tower blocks; staying here will give you a real taste of old Rio at a very reasonable price.

• Reviewer: Naila

  Comments: The interiors and laid back style made my stay enjoyable.

• Reviewer: Mariana

  Comments: We had a wonderful time at Ewa and Davi's place. The place is stunning, an old house that was beautifully renovated by Ewa and Devi, who are both designers. Rooms are simple and both charming and confortable. The breakfast is amazing, home made-bread included! Plus, Ewa and Devi are super nice. I hope to stay there again some time, and for a longer period, would definitely recommend!

• Reviewer: Émilie

  Comments: Ewa is a great host, very helpful and discrete on the same time. She proposes a lot of good advices. The breakfast is really amazing !!! Ewa, it was a pleasure and i wish you a good continuation.

• Reviewer: Philip

  Comments: Ewa & David were excellent hosts, sharing their beautiful, quaint home in the heart of Santa Teresa, Rio. They provided some great tips of what to do in the different neighbourhoods of Rio & even a cleverly self-designed intro package (tips, maps, etc) upon arrival. I'd definitely recommend their place for a short stay in Rio & would return myself in future. One thing to note is that Santa Teresa is a bit removed from the rest of Rio. But UBER & the close proximity of a taxi rank & public transport negate this fact.

• Reviewer: Marilia

  Comments: One of the best place on Airbnb !Ewa's home is just perfect. Clean, tidy, quiet, beautiful, charming,... What else ? The homemade breakfast is absolutely delicious ! Finally Ewa helped us visiting the city with a lot of advices and little memos she made by herself for every hosts. Awesome ! Muito obrigado Ewa !

• Reviewer: Johanna

  Comments: Ein wunderschönes Haus welches mit Liebe zum Detail renoviert wurde! Ewa ist eine tolle, aufmerksame und herzliche Gastgeberin! Das Viertel Santa Teresa ist sehr schön und bietet tolle Restaurants, Bars, Ateliers, und Läden!

• Reviewer: Rosie

  Comments: The room was fantastic with a comfortable bed and big windows. There is a fan in the room which was really useful and it is quiet at night. Ewa is the perfect host, really friendly and helpful. She has lots of information about Rio and Santa Teresa and even has little maps of interesting places that you can take with you as you explore. The breakfast is superb, and there is lots of it! We loved the area and definitely recommend it. There are loads of great restaurants and bars so there is always a nice atmosphere. Ewa's place is the perfect setting to explore this lovely part of the city. Highly recommended.

• Reviewer: Gary

  Comments: Always great staying here, nice district, brilliant hosts who care about the people that stay. Spotlessly clean. I’ve been a few times now and keep coming back

• Reviewer: Marilia

  Comments: Ewa is a great hostess. House is beautiful and the room is impeccably clean, bright and ventilated. Super special breakfast with homemade products. Really felt at home, couldn't reccomend more!

• Reviewer: Emilie

  Comments: Great place to stay in Santa Teresa! Ewe was very responsive and had a lot of advices to make the most of Rio in one day!

• Reviewer: Marion

  Comments: ***** five stars! I couldn't expect better Place and area for my first days in Brazil. Santa Teresa is so charming.. and Ewa's Place such a peaceful and cosy house... Un lieu à son image! Ewa was so welcoming and helpful, we had very good moments and conversations at breakfast time. ( delicious one ). Thanks again !!

• Reviewer: Raquel

  Comments: Passei ótimos dias em Santa Teresa. A casa, quanto à localização e comodidade, é perfeita para quem quer ter uma ótima experiência no Rio. A Ewa é muito atenciosa, cuidadosa, extremamente simpática. E o café da manhã delicioso! O bairro é lindo e oferece ótimas opções para o turista. Além de muito perto do centro, o que permite se locomover por toda a cidade de metrô. Adorei caminhar pelas ladeiras do bairro, a paisagem é sempre surpreendente. Para quem não é afeito a caminhadas há a possibilidade do uso de táxis.

• Reviewer: François

  Comments: Super adresse, avec un rapport qualité - prix excellent. Joli, propre, quartier génial et petit-déjeuner exceptionnel.

• Reviewer: Kimberly

  Comments: Highly recommend Ewa’s place! It’s so lovely. The house is really pretty and is sparkling clean, it is in a beautiful neighbourhood with lots of nice eateries. Breakfast is incredible and I was looking forward to it every morning. Ewa herself is so lovely and does everything to make sure that you are taken care of! Would definitely stay here again, thanks again ewa!

• Reviewer: Lea

  Comments: Die Unterkunft die kleinen Familie ist in einem der schönsten Viertelchen Rios, würde ich behaupten. Man erreicht es zwar erstmal nur mit dem Taxi, jedoch hat man sich auch schnell mit dem Bus- oder Bimmelbähnchen vertraut gemacht, ist man erst einmal dort. Ewa hat ihre selbst entworfenen Touri- Karten für euch mit spitzenmäßigen Tipps zum Essen und was das Herz sonst noch so begehrt. Die Unterkunft ist detailreich liebevoll eingerichtet und ideal, um sich von der ersten Minute an heimisch zu fühlen. (es ist super sauber und gibt sogar eine Hängematte im Zimmer <3) Wer Rio also individuell auf die brasilianische Art erkunden möchte ist bei Ewa und ihrer kleinen Familie genau richtig! Sie steht euch jeden Morgen mit einem der besten Frühstücke, die wir in den 4 Wochen gegessen haben, mit Rat und Tat zur Seite ;) Viel Freude!

• Reviewer: Celso

  Comments: A casa é incrível, aconchegante e com uma localização muito boa. Tudo estava limpo e organizado, a Ewa foi muito atenciosa e nos fez sentir em casa. Além de tudo isso, ela preparou com carinho um café da manhã maravilhoso, o que certamente nos fará voltar em breve.

• Reviewer: Jay

  Comments: If you want a truly fabulous intro to Rio culture then stay here! So impressed with everything that Ewa and Davi had to offer us. Their beautiful home is located in Santa Teresa an area full of old architecture, character, art and culture. The room was spacious, well ventilated, clean and comfortable. Ewa prepared the most amazing breakfasts which were fresh, tropical, broad in range and with alot of thought. There is alot of space in this floor with Ewas own personal styling touch. We thought Ewa was very attentive to our needs, she had great knowledge of different areas within Rio and we were impressed by the suggestions of fabulous places to eat and go that were not touristic. Ewa and Davi are welcoming and also respectful of our privacy. Thanks for an awesome week, we highly recommend and will definitely be back!

• Reviewer: April

  Comments: This space is so fun and well decorated. We really felt like we were surrounded by a great art vibe the whole time.

• Reviewer: Noemi

  Comments: This place was so awesome just the highlight of my trip. I am so grateful to Ewa for being such a gracious and generous host. I seriously had the best time here and I highly recommend staying here!

• Reviewer: Jesse

  Comments: We stayed at Ewa's place for 4 nights. It was a perfect spot up in the trendy spot of Santa Teresa with close proximity to bars and restaurants. The breakfast was fantastic every morning (the bread especially). Ewa is very thoughtful, friendly and accommodating to every need. We'd 100% recommend this place and look forward to returning soon. Thanks Ewa!

• Reviewer: 和重

  Comments: We certainly recommend Ewa’s home. The breakfast is excellent. Ewa is very friendly and provides local information with handmade handouts.

• Reviewer: Henrietta

  Comments: This was one of the best Airbnb’s I have stayed at to date. Everything from the communication to the thoughtful touches was superb. Ewa has such great taste and the house is designed with style. Aside from the aesthetics (which were incredible), the location was fabulous. Santa teresa was my favourite neighbourhood. Whenever I left the area, Ewa provided me with wonderful maps and recommendations. Finally, the breakfast was the best I had had the whole time I was in South America. I’d love to return here and will convince my parents to stay here when they visit Rio! Thanks Ewa.

• Reviewer: Flor

  Comments: Hospedarnos aquí fue lo mejor que podíamos elegir para nuestros días en Santa Teresa. Ewa es muy atenta, la casa impecable y super cómoda (cuenta con 5 habitaciones y dos baños completos. Además de una sala y cocina) El desayuno es realmente sorprendente y todo hecho por ella misma con mucho amor. santa Teresa es hermoso. nosotros amamos quedarnos allí, caminar por las calles del barrio y llegar en casa de Ewa por la noche para descansar maravillosamente. cuando vuelva a Río sin duda volveré aquí! muchas gracias por todo!!!

• Reviewer: Vincent

  Comments: Ewa is really nice, welcoming and she is always happy to help. The house is near every visiting points in Santa Teresa. The room is very spacious and well equiped. Every morning Ewa prepared a breakfast, it changes every day, from the juice to the fruits. We had great moments talking to Ewa. She also makes sheets with maps and advices. Very well done! I advice anyone who wants to discover Rio to go at Ewa's. Thank you again for the stay!

• Reviewer: Katha

  Comments: the place is so amazing!!! i loved Ewas hospitality, the unique style, the breakfast, the hammock, the surrounding, all these little maps that Ewa did on her own, the house, the room....i really can´t think of any better place to stay. i will defentetly come back. so much love and style in there!!

• Reviewer: Kristy

  Comments: Really clean and comfortable place to stay, well located for Santa Teresa. Great, spacious room and wonderful breakfast in a light and airy breakfast room. Would definitely recommend.

• Reviewer: Chelsie

  Comments: Lovely stay - great room, interesting decor, fantastic breakfast (best bread ever) and nice host. Would recommend.

• Reviewer: Neronie

  Comments: We enjoyed our stay at Ewa's home, she is caring, kind and friendly. We enjoyed receiving local maps, tips, delicious thoughtful breakfast, walking around Santa Teresa area any time of day or night, and the laundry service provided by Ewa. Everything was wonderful, highly recommended.

• Reviewer: Roger

  Comments: Ewa is a thoughtful and generous host and her guesthouse is in a charming part of the city. The accommodation is clean and comfortable, and providing you are aware you'll be sharing a bathroom (there are 2) and managing without aircon, the breakfast with home-made bread, fresh fruit and good coffee will ensure you have a great stay here.