We just returned from 3 days and nights in Rio De Janeiro and it was our first time there. It is imperative that if you have not been there before, you get in contact with the owner of the Arpoador Bed and Breakfast. Her name is Inia and she is absolutely wonderful. I was in contact with her by e-mail... more

we booked to go to Brazila t the last minute as another trip had been cancelled. having read the reviews on tripadvisor i emailled Inia to ask about availability. Since then i consider her to be a friend. Inia has bent over backwards to accomodate the needs of me and my husband. we arrived in Rio from another tour and... more

A fabulous experience, Rio and Inia! It's hard to imagine anything more that could have been done to make our stay in Rio better. Inia took care of our every need and desire, even TAKING us to places we would have found difficult to locate. We experienced Rio from the outside, as most tourists do, but also from the inside,... more

Our warmly competent hostess treated us like family in her attractive rooms with fresh flowers, Brazilian art, & photos of friends & family that she described at our request. We are very old travelers who most appreciate meeting local residents like Inia & her driver Junior. Our friend's friend provided our airport transport & worried about our safety until he... more

More fun than the Carnivale! All the wonderful things about Inia have already been said, so I'll keep this brief. Inia swept us into her home. She welcomed us, and took care to make sure we had the best time possible. She is someone who enjoys life and loves people. Her food, drinks and company were splendid. We were also... more

On last April , my husband and I stayed for 8 night at the Arpoador B&B. The location is great, in just 5 minutes walk you can go to the Copacabana beach or Ipanema beach, while the Arpoador Beach is even closer. We stayed the first few days in the room with the twin beds, that is really very small... more

Inia is a fabulous host. She's a native carioca who can tell you Rio's best kept secrets. The B&B is spacious with panoramic windows. Lots of fresh flowers and plants. It's very relaxing. The room is very clean and the bed very comfortable as well. I stayed at the suite with panoramic windows overlooking the tree-lined street below. You can... more

WOW - what a fabulous B&B. This B&B is definitely a home away from home. Inia, our amazing hostess, went out of her way to ensure we had a great time. The rooms were clean and the beds really comfortable. The shower was great! Inia treated us to an incredible breakfast every morning. She told us all the best places... more

If you want to really get into RIo, close to all the best, but away from generic service and tourist traps; comfortable and low-key yet elegant, you will enjoy Senorha Inia Schoenwalder's Arpoador B&B. It is located in a condo building in a residential neighborhood, just a few blocks from either Copacabana or Ipanema beaches. There is a spacious, comfortable... more