We arrived on a Monday and left Thursday morning, making our interaction with Luis minimal as he works days and we were out til late night! He allowed us early check-in and even had breakfast waiting for us, and the time we did share with him was pleasant and informative. His home is well-decorated, modern, and spotless. Our room was private with a pc and we had our own restroom. Although we didn't cross each other's paths much, he did leave notes for us on the kitchen table. As for the location, we were a block from Praia do Botafogo and had Sugar Loaf as our view. There are restaurants, bars, shops, and a large shopping mall within easy walking distance, as well as atms and a subway station. Copacabana and Ipanema are a R$3.20 ride away. Luiz is a gracious host and I would recommend his place to anyone heading to Rio.