Positive Comments by all other travellers can be confirmed by our recent visit - three nights mid Nov. We are in our early 60's, Scottish born, now living in NZ. The hosts Rob & Richard could not have been more helpful, transport direct from airport worked a treat despite us being redirected via Sao Paulo. Overall a very friendly, convenient,... more

This is my second trip to Rio in two years. Both times I had the fortunate pleasure of staying at Rob and Richard's highly accessible "hideaway in the hills' of Rio. A brief taxi ride or better yet, a short brisk walk down quaint cobblestone streets, one arrives at any type of public transport and a myriad of restaurants from... more

beautiful setting up in the hills above botofogo away from the centre of Rio. The rooms are gorgeous and yummy breakfast. Walking distance to Corcovado and Sugar Loaf and great transport links more

I spent a week at O Veleiro and had a wonderful time. The place is beautiful and very clean. The location is also wonderful. It is quiet, safe and well situated for the walker or the person who prefers taxis. Both Rob and Richard are wonderful hosts who are extremely helpful with information about the area and the country. They... more

From Wendy Mayo, Romsey, UK. I've just returned from 3 weeks in Rio, staying at O Veleiro. The whole experience was fabulous, and Rob, Richard, Patricia, Wendel & Copi the cat made my visit a home-from-home. They provided wonderful breakfasts, very clean & comfortable accommodation in a beautiful house, plus a wealth of practical help, advice - and practice and... more

My partner and I just got back from a really great stay in Rio at O Veleiro. Our hosts, Rob and Richard were very kind and helpful and Patricia served us a big healthy breakfast every morning besides giving us a lot of information and suggestions on things to do by day and night. We really had a good time... more

During the carnival period we stayed 5 days in this special place. Carnival is of course a major event itself, however the package at this B&B made it into a highly memorable experience, not the least because of the enthusiasm of the owners themselves. Tickets for the parade in the Sambodrome were included which saved us the trouble of browsing... more

We stayed at O Veleiro for 10 nights over Christmas and New Year 2006 and had a wonderful time. Rob, Richard, Julio, Patricia, Wendel and Sheila really go out of their way to make sure you feel as welcome and comfortable as possible. It feels like a home away from home and a haven in the sometimes crazy city! We... more

My friend and I just returned from a visit to Rio, where we stayed for 4 nights at O Veleiro. Everything about O Veleiro exceeded our expectations -- beginning with a warm welcome by Richard at the airport when we were exhausted from the 11-hour flight. We loved the quiet, forested, hilltop location (with occasional monkey sighting) and the fact... more