Very highly recommended. I don't think it would be possible to find nicer or more welcoming hosts than Beatriz and Roberto: they went out of their way to ensure that I had a wonderful stay.

The loft is quite unique and a terrific place to stay: set off the main road, it's fairly quiet and private despite being centrally located in southern Rio. It is very well placed for several main attractions, including a 25 min walk to Copacabana Beach. It was very well stocked with coffee and breakfast things, and a splendid basket of local fruit, which Beatriz talked me through - most of these were totally new to me, and were a wonderful introduction to Brazil... There is a nice balcony which was great for breakfast (accompanied by marmoset monkeys...)

Communications with Beatriz beforehand were great and she was very accommodating re arrival arrangements. During my stay they were both very helpful indeed; deciding that I was shod for colder climes, Beatriz even bought me some flip flops...

A really great place to stay, and I wouldn't hesitate to go back.