The hostess, Teresa, is a delight and the most charming and friendly I have yet met through airbnb. Her flat is nice too and extremely well situated on the beachfront avenue on Copacabana - hence the price which would otherwise be too high. But how often is one in Rio ?!
There are two cats but I got on very well with one of them. They respect the privacy of the guest room completely and never come in. The guest room has its own bathroom but not adjacent, so a dressing gown is necessary. The shower doesn't work well but Teresa is about to get some major work done so it should work much better in the near future.
Lastly, Teresa's maid Andrea is also a pleasure and very bright. Anyone who stays here will have that treat as well.