Antonio was a great host during my time in Rio. He was always accommodating and helpful and made my friends and I feel very welcome in his home. For example, he made us pizza to welcome us upon arrival. Antonio was also always more than willing to offer us advice and tips on our activities and plans for the day, as well as recommending places to visit which was all very helpful and useful.

Gua (Antonio's mum) was so warm and friendly, and made us feel like part of the family in the cosy apartment, even making us herbal drinks when one of us was down with the flu.

My friends and I (three girls) felt very safe in the apartment and walking around the Botafogo neighbourhood. It was easy to get around Rio from the apartment, with the metro station close by and plenty of buses and taxis.

The room is exactly what it looks like in the pictures and was really clean, bright and airy, and the toilet is nice and spacious.