Mario was a great host. My stay was well organized and he gave me all necessary details on how to get there and was easily contacted by phone and email. When I arrived, I was impressed by his easy-going manner and he helped with all the little details of where to get money and shopping and immediately took me out to sample the local food in places that I would never have found myself.

Mario really knows Brazil and I felt like I was living the life of a local rather than a short-term tourist. As a single guy, I was keen to sample all the fun that Rio offered and Mario certainly gave me expert advice and showed me the way.

The apartment itself is pleasant with a great bedroom opening onto the rooftop garden and big private bathroom. Mario has great integrity and is very safety conscious and that helped put me at ease since this was my first trip to Rio. There is a good safe in the room and you can be certain that no-one else has keys to the apartment.

Overall, I would stay again in heartbeat and am trying to get back for my next vacation!