Isa and Paolo were the very gracious hosts. Paolo's English was great. He provided us with many tips on things to do in the city as well as transport. Isa was very kind and also gave us lots of ideas. They even invited us to spend time with them and their friends when they hosted a pizza party one night! The breakfast included with the room every morning was expansive and delicious. My favorite were the fresh juices made each morning. The bedroom and private bathroom were very comfortable, clean and spacious. Getting around to most locations by foot and bus was very easy from their apartment. We highly recommend staying with Isa and Paolo if you are looking for an authentic experience in Santa Teresa and downtown Rio.