Choosing a reasonable hotel during carnival was tough! Most visitors will opt for the touristy areas of Leblon or Ipanema although we opted for Casa da Guedes in the area of Barra da Tijuca. This is about a 15 minute drive west of Leblon which is hassle free either by bus or taxi. Barra da Tijuca is less crowded with... More

This was the first time traveling to Brazil, so I was a little skeptical about staying somewhere other than the big name hotels. All of my doubts were put aside as soon as we were greeted by Christiane as the front door. She really made us feel welcomed in her home, even showing us around the neighborhood within an hour... More

The B&B is in an ideal location, everything is within walking distance. The house is beautiful the beach is two blocks away and the restaurants are a block away and plenty of public transportation. We rented a car but we had plenty of alternatives if needed. The rooms are very clean and spacious the breakfast was fantastic. Christiane is an... More

We stayed here for 5 days during new years. The place is beautiful, much nicer then even the pictures shows. The area is also nice, easy to get to downtown rio, but also a grat bech and nice placec in the neighbourhood. The best were the host though. Christiana is helpfull with everything you need, and is realy nice to... More

This B&B is located away from the touristy areas in a charming house in wealthy neighborhood (Barra de Tjuica) which is a short bus ride down town. The B&B is very clean, well appointed and comes with a delicious breakfast. However, what makes this place special is the friendly and extremely knowledgeable host Christiane. Every morning she gave us a... More

Stayed at Christiane's beautiful home earlier this year (2011). Now Rio is a beautiful and exciting city set in a stunning strip of coast but it has crazy traffic and get a bit warm. What do you need after a hard day sight seeing and soaking up the excitement of Rio? Casa da Guedes. An oasis of calm, hidden from... More

I stayed at Casa da Guedes during my recent and first visit to Rio. The B&B is in an excellent location in a safe and quiet location, two blocks from Barra Beach and there are a lot of really good restaurants and bars around! The house is full of character and charm and the owners are full of Brazilian hospitality;... More

It's a great house with a few rooms for rent. There's a free parking, you got to keep the keys and the street is quite safe. The house owners are very attencious and providers, and can help with all your needs while in Rio. It's very close to the beach and has a good range of restaurants, bars, clubs and... More

To start off, I would gladly stay at Casa da Guedes B&B again, and I would easily recommend the B&B to friends and family. The B&B is in a quiet, safe neighborhood away from the hustle and bustle of Rio, but with easy access to anywhere in the region. There is a nearby beach (3 minute walk) and plenty of... More