I enjoyed staying with Sheila! She and her family were excellent, they helped me with everything I needed. Sheila even cooked breakfast for me a couple of times and her niece, Gisele, took me to a great event.
Sheila's son, Eric speaks great english and it was fun helping Sheila with her english and she helping me with my Portuguese.

Her place is secure, with 24 hour doormen who are very nice. It's located within walking distance to both Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. The room is large with a private bathroom, definitely sufficient for my 2 week stay.

I definitely recommend staying with Sheila, especially if you like to be close to the popular beaches. This is a great option for a great value :)