Vila Casanova is a gorgeous large guesthouse with pool in Santa Teresa. We stayed here for the week of Carnival 2008 for 6 nights in a lovely if a tad small double room upstairs with aircon and ceiling fan. Our room shared a balcony with the room next door overlooking the pool area and surrounding neighbourhood and the clean shared... more

I stayed in the room with private bath and balcony. It was a delight. Zaba and Manu and their lovely staff made me feel very much at home. I was able to log onto their wifi in my room. While I was there I met some fellow travelers from the U.S. and feel like I´ve made some new friends. The... more

Vila CasaNova was the perfect place to stay in Rio, especially if you want to take the less touristy route. Zaba and Manu were warm and friendly hosts who helped us get acclimated and navigate the city. Santa Teresa is an amazing neighborhood filled with great food and live music. A great place to stay to experience the true flavor... more

Vila Casanova was our last stop point before heading home to London. Arriving hot and exhausted from a long bus journey, we were greeted by a friendly face (Manuel!), a piping hot shower and a balcony with stunning views. Over the next three days we enjoyed delicious breakfasts and impeccable hospitality from Zaba. Our room was spotlessly clean and characterful.... more

La Posada esta ubicada en Sta Teresa que es un lugar muy tranquilo, fuí atendida muy bien por los dueños... more

Vila Casa Nova fue una experiencia maravillosa. Sobretodo porque accedimos a través de Internet, sin mayores recomendaciones y al minuto... more

Buona sistemazione per vivere pienamente l'atmosfera di Rio e non solo la spiaggia. I proprietari, Zaba e Manuel, sono simpatici,... more