My family and I stayed in Roberta's flat for three nights during the World Cup. Everything was beautifully decorated and very spacious ... plenty of room to lounge and watch soccer or cook a meal. It was also very close to the Botanical Gardens (walking distance) and several restaurants and shops, but far enough away from the craziness of Copacabana that it was pretty quiet, which we appreciated.

Roberta was an excellent host. While I only met her briefly, she was there to welcome us and had the kitchen stocked with essentials for our stay and offered good suggestions on where to eat nearby.