name: Rio Gaia Santa - Guesthouse w/ Waterfall Salt Pool
description: Guesthouse with two suites, glass sliding doors and balcony, an independent entrance & simple outdoor kitchen w/ BBQ—overlooking saltwater swimming pool with waterfall and private access to simple steam sauna. Recently refurbished third room with independent entrance in the main house is available to accommodate groups of more than four, but does not have its own bathroom. Search "Do you really know Rio?" by Kylie Flavell for video with host.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />A few years ago I moved to a new location in the iconic and relaxed Santa Teresa neighborhood overlooking Rio's City Centre and Lapa neighborhoods. The new house was chosen based on its central location within Santa Teresa - just steps from Largo dos Guimarães, Bar do Gomez, and Hotel Santa Teresa - and its potential for receiving guests. <br /><br />Guesthouse remodeled in 2014 and refinished in 2016 with two lovely suites (each with its own full simple bathroom), glass sliding door w/ blackout curtains, balcony a