Casa 579

The house has been the site of fashion shoots and TV documentaries thanks to the stunning views from the panoramic roof terrace. Among the come-again guests to Casa 579; are a family of monkeys and a toucan, staying in the trees visible from the breakfast area! What's included: • Filtered water • Tea and coffee • Luggage storage • Parking • Wi-fi internet • Plenty of info getting the most out of your stay in Rio • Large breakfast (fresh fruit juice, fresh fruit, home made cake, breads ham, cheese, eggs etc) • Sun Terrace with Panoramic views to Cristo, Guanabara Bay and Sugar Loaf Mountain • Cable TV • DVDs • Book Exchange • Fully equipped Kitchen Getting Around • Excellent access to public transport - Bus and Kombi stop 2 minutes from the house • Airport pick-up on request where a driver will be waiting for you on arrival - R$75 from Rio international Airport GIG, R$60 from Rio National Airport SDU, R$45 from the Rodoviaria bus statiion. Please note if you are due to arrive after midnight please check with us to organise this before making your booking. We will do our best to arrange this but need advance notice to do so. Xmas & New Year / Carnival: Special Conditions Apply New Year: Minimum 4 nights must be booked at the New Year Package Price. You can be flexible on your dates as long as 4 nights are booked at the package price. Carnival: Minimum 6 nights bust be booked at the Carnival Package Price. You can be flexible on your dates as long as 6 nights are booked at the package price. If in doubt about your dates, please contact us. If the correct number of nights at the package rates are not booked unless you amend your booking to include the correct number of nights at the package rate, your booking will be cancelled and any deposit paid will not be our responsibility. Parading in the Rio Carnival: If you would like to parade in the Rio Carnival in full costume, please contact us for more details – it is a once in a lifetime experience!