Claudio and Marcio were exquisite hosts and their flat is amazingly decorated. They attended to all the details, even providing us with our own flip-flops. Our room was beautiful and the casal (double bed) was perhaps more comfortable than our own at home. Their breakfast repast was incredible with fresh local fruit, delicious coffee, eggs, breads, coconut milk, yogurt and juices. Additionally, they were always available for consultation on local sites to see and how to travel around Rio efficiently. Our only regret was that due to our busy schedule, we missed enjoying a caipirinha with them. Their cats helped mitigate missing our own.