Bernardo is a really warm and friendly guy. He speaks excellent English, was very responsive, and even showed us around Urca, the neighborhood where he and his family live. The place is decorated with his grandfather's art, and is truly unique, comfortable, and more than big enough for two. The neighborhood is really interesting, at the foot of Babylonia and close to Chapeu Mangueira. Bar do David and Bar do Alto are worth a visit, right in the communities. Because of its proximity to the communities, however, it can get a little loud at night. Leme beach is an incredible beach, quieter and mayeb even nicer than Copacabana and Ipanema.