We had a great time in Rio, in large part because of our stay with Soeli and Edson. The location is great, a few blocks from the beach but an easy walk down either of 2 streets with several great restaurants and shops along the way, a few minutes to the metro and grocery stores as well. The room is very comfortable, with good AC and private access to a nice balcony with table chairs and hammock, great for relaxing for the night. The bathroom was also modern and in perfect shape. Soeli and Edson were excellent hosts. If they were around they were wonderful to chat with and able to give us great recommendations for places to go and how to get there. I never felt like I was stepping on their toes and we felt like we had total privacy in our room. They made it feel like home and thats the best you can wish for when travellng. Would definitely stay again!