As previously agreed, Osni has waited me at the airport and when asked, immediately driven me to my meeting point, waited for me and driven me home. He was available on the phone and in person all the time, driven me back and forth in Rio and back to the airport which was a great way to bypass taxis and waiting times.
Osni and his wife Leila were extremely welcoming, very friendly and always helpful. Breakfast was always a small feast prepared by Osni with fantastic Brazilian coffee and when I was home around lunchtime, they have always invited me to have a meal with them. If I was not very late home at night, we had coffee and often a sandwich and great fun together.
The house is at a 10-15 minutes walk from the main street serviced by the regular and express buses (BRT).
The house and room were as described, even had a computer and a printer I have used to print my boarding pass. Wifi was great, have used it all the time without restrictions. Everything was very clean and there was no real sign of the three dogs they own.
When I was not visiting the city, they took me with them shopping to the mall. Have also met their sons and wives, very friendly and warm people. Pablo and Carol have taken me on a sightseeing tour on two days and we had the greatest time together.
Staying with Osni and Leila has been one of the greatest experiences in Rio de Janeiro!