Patricia and Paulo are wonderful and very helpful. Once I confirmed my stay at their studio apartment, Patricia contacted me via emails to check how my planning for the trip was going and if I needed assistance getting to the apartment. She sent helpful information and links about Rio de Janeiro. Their studio apartment is in a great location; it is very close to Copacabana beach (one street away), restaurants, stores, buses and 10 – 15 minute walk to the Ipanema General Osorio Subway Station. You can look out of your window to the right and there is the beach. I had a very late flight into Rio de Janeiro, which was delayed and arrived even later than expected. Paulo waited for my arrival at the apartment and provided helpful information about the apartment, the surrounding areas, events and markets. Patricia and Paulo provided a lot of information, local maps, brochures and a lot of helpful hints for getting around, shopping, sightseeing and being safe. With the addition of a welcoming fruit and snack basket, cold bottled water and juice, Patricia and Paulo really made me feel as if they were welcoming me home. They are a wonderful couple and I was even able to spend some time with them at an event they invited me to attend. That made my stay even more special. Great place to stay and enjoy the beauty of Rio de Janeiro. Highly recommend staying here.