David and Luiz were great. They are super friendly, informative, and really very gracious and considerate. The room was exactly as described and had great light and a sweet little balcony. The bed was comfortable and the linens cozy. A really beautiful old-world feel.
It can get a little frigid in the colder months. But I was provided a space heater and all was good! I would also suggest a set of earplugs if you are a light sleeper and not used to the sounds of city life. The other guests were fairly quiet and there were definitely no bathroom wars going on. The bathroom and powder room were available 99.9% of the time.
The area is mostly flat, the streets are wide, and lots of restaurants in the area, although I will say, it is a less English-speaking population than the touristy areas, so brush up on your basic Portuguese! The subway is very close by and easy to hop downtown. I would definitely recommend a stay with this host!