We loved our stay in Alan and Catherine's studio. The location was perfect just 5 minutes walk to the metro and to Copacabanna beach. There was fresh fruit, bread, cheese, cereal etc in the studio upon our arrival - this was a lovely touch and was much appreciated.

The studio, while considered to be a small space, is incredibly functional and we enjoyed spending time there, actually choosing to stay in on a couple of nights. Digital tv and wifi were both excellent. Sofabed was very comfortable and easy to set-up. Air-con and fan both excellent. Bathroom is quite big - great shower and quality shampoo. And a brilliant hairdryer which was a treat having had none for 9 weeks while travelling South America!

Alan and Catherine's studio user guide and Rio recommendations guide were excellent. We went to a couple of their restaurant recommendations and weren't disappointed.

Alan and Catherine organised for a friend to greet us on arrival which was totally unexpected.

Overall we would highly recommend any couple to stay here - very good value for location and spec of studio.