This is my second stay and Marcelo's and Miriam's place and I don't think I will every stay anywhere else when I come to Rio as it is so perfect!. A peaceful, quiet green oasis - clean and comfortable and has absolutely everything you need. So nice to home to after being out and about in Rio and to have greenery beckoning from every window.. Location is fabulous - close to the beach but a smaller, quieter neighborhood than Copacabana. And Marcelo is a wonderful host - communicative and accommodating.