Marcio and his wife are terrific hosts; they were very accommodating when our plane was delayed and we had to rearrange our check-in time on the same day. The flat is extremely comfortable, spacious and beautifully furnished. The location in Botafogo could not be better; directly opposite the tube station so it's easy to get north to Centro or south to Copacabana/Ipanema. And there is plenty to do in Botafogo itself. The flat is about 5 minutes walk from the beach and very near to numerous bars, restaurants, shops, etc.