2 bedroom, 3 bathroom house in unique Santa Teresa private villa. Enjoy the comfort of our home, Casa Manga, newly renovated with love and care! Our house has two bedrooms and many amenities. Situated in a leafy private villa with 24-hour doorman in the historic neighborhood of Santa Teresa, our home is strategically located between the main sights, nightlife, sports venues, and beaches of Rio. Experience safety and tranquility amidst tropical nature just minutes from all that the city has to offer.The 106 m2 (1,140 ft2) house has a large living / dining room, modern kitchen, two bedrooms (one suite), balcony, spacious terrace, and laundry facilities. It is perfect for your stay in Rio—whether on family vacation, a writing retreat, business assignment, or for events like Carnival and the 2016 Olympic games. Experience the city beyond the beach scene without giving up either the comforts of home or easy access to Rio's downtown, nightlife, tourist attractions, and famous coastline.Infrastructure and facilities: The private location offers our guests quiet days and nights. The master suite includes a queen-sized bed and private bathroom, along with ample closet space. A second bedroom sleeps up to three on a sturdy bunk bed (plus extra mattress). The bedrooms look onto the mango trees that give our house its name—and through which visitors can spy two of Rio's picture postcards: Olympic venue Maracanã stadium and Guanabara Bay. Ceiling fans and air conditioners throughout the house keep things cool and comfortable. An inline on-demand water heater means your shower will never run cold, while high efficiency cooling units and dual flush toilets minimize your ecological footprint.The open kitchen, equipped with new appliances and granite dining counter, opens onto a varanda where you can take your morning coffee enjoying the trees, tranquility, and the company of monkeys and toucans attracted by fruit.In the living room, where a large window opens onto greenery, an expandable dining table is perfect for card games or a sit-down meal for up to six people. There's a flat screen television, zone-free DVD player, and WiFi. A plush sofa-bed can accommodate up to two more guests.On top of all this, there's a rooftop terrace that invites lounging, along with a delightful outdoor shower to cool off, or for a post-beach rinse.Along the path above Casa Manga you'll come across charming homes, a picnic green that brings residents out for morning yoga, expansive views of Guanabara Bay and, in the distance, the Serra dos Orgãos mountains.Access: You'll arrive by taxi, bus (stops in front), or the famous Santa Teresa streetcar (“bonde,” currently under renovation). Past the Villa gate on the neighborhood's main street, you'll discover a charming hidden village of 50 houses built along a wooded interior lane. A chauffeured trolley—unique in all of Rio—operates 24 hours a day, carrying residents to their front steps.With Affordable Rates, your Rio villa is closer than you think!Amenities:* 2 Bedrooms + sofa-bed in living room, sleeps 6* 3 Bathrooms (suite, common, outdoor)* Hardwood floors* Open, contemporary kitchen* 24-hour Doorman and on-demand monorail door service* Air Conditioning (split units) in bedrooms, living room, and kitchen* Ceiling fans* Varanda* Rooftop Terrace* Flatscreen TV w/DVD player* WiFi* Telephone (free calls to local land lines)* Gas Range/Oven* Microwave* Toaster* Refrigerator w/Freezer* Linens & Towels Provided* Views* Pets Allowed: No* Smoking Allowed: No* Suitable for Children: Yes* Elder Access: Stairs* Wheelchair Access: No