Marcelo & his family made us very welcome in their home. Upon arrival we were greeted & given a tour, and Marcelo took time to show us places of interest on a map of Rio. The room had everything we needed & Marcelo was kind enough to stock the fridge with some essentials. I especially loved the "natural" bathroom! The area is very charming & has many beautiful views; we felt very safe there. It is also very convenient to the Metro station. I would definitely recommend staying here.