Patricia is a wonderful host..she was very prompt in her replies and her husband was there to welcome my husband as he arrived earlier.the flat is self sufficient and very close to the beach and the major bus lines .so we could travel to all the major spots in Rio with patricia encyclopedia of information..so we were quite at home..only it was a bit small as we were 3 adults as we had our son sharing the room..but its perfect for a couple..In all we enjoyed Rio and the Flat..so thank you..pravin and nandita.