As described in other reviews, Luiz is extremely honest and reliable. I sent Luiz multiple emails before and during my six-day stay in Rio, and he responded immediately. When we first arrived, Luiz went out of his way to show us the local banks and shopping in the area, even though he had work. And when we left Rio, he called a cab to take us to the airport.

The only issue we had was spotty wifi. But once we contacted Luiz with the problem, he immediately fixed it.

The room in Luiz´s house is in awesome location. A block away from one of the best restaurants in Rio, Zaza Tropical, and a mere four to five minute walk to Ipanema Beach. His street is also directly parallel to the main artery in Ipanema, containing banks, shops, restaurants, and grocery stores.

What you are getting in terms of accomodation: this is a pretty simple double bed in a house in Ipanema. There is a closet, but the room itself is pretty small. You will be sharing a bathroom with several other guests staying in different rooms. Fortunately, there is an extra bathroom in the house. The room, bathroom and house is pretty clean.

In short, this room is extremely good value. A comparable hotel could easily cost you $250-300 USD. At the very least, book this place because Luiz is an incredibly hospitable host.