Rio de Janeiro: Casa Áurea (Guesthouse)

0.3 business

Address: Rua áurea 80, Santa teresa , Rio de janeiro 20240-210, Brazil
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Telephone	21 2242 5830
Email	casaaurea@terra.com.br
Website	www.casaaurea.com.br

Lonely Planet review

Set on a quiet street in charming Santa Teresa, this handsome two-story house has been converted into a simple familial guesthouse that remains one of the neighborhood's better-kept secrets. It's within a short walking distance to the bonde (tram) as well as the area's best restaurants and bars.

The rooms on the first floor feature wood floors, high ceilings, and have a light and airy feel. There's no air-con, and you'll have shared bathrooms and showers. Basement rooms have less light, but have air-con and private bathrooms. For the ambience we prefer upstairs; if you can't take the heat, you'll want a downstairs suite. The best part of this place, however, is the large private garden behind the house. Here you'll find an open-air kitchen available for guest use, lush vegetation and relaxing nooks for curling up with a book or dozing in a hammock. From time to time, tiny monkeys make their appearance in the trees (hint: they like bananas).