I had an excellent experience interacting with Marcelo and staying at his apartment in Santa Teresa. Despite being in the middle of the world cup, Marcelo and his wife made time to answer all our questions and recommend places to eat, shop, see and how to move around Rio during this busy period. Their apartment is comfortable, clean and strategically located. Marcelo response time was impecable and he was on time when we agreed to meet.
I will not hesitate staying in one of Marcelo's properties again if I go back to Rio.