It was great staying at the home of Syl and Karl. The room is exactly as pictured. Divide the kitchen and bathroom with Erin and Andrea was very quiet (they even made cookies for us - lovely). Everyone was very attentive and friendly. Were interested by our roadmaps, they opined, very good friends. Syl talks a "portunhol" great, making it much easier for Brazilians who do not speak English, like us. Karl was fantastic when there was a problem with the taxi (small car - lots of luggage) Karl asked the car of a friend who was with him at the time and gave us a ride; Karl also received a parcel ours. Very kind!
The metro is extremely close, super practical.
It was a lovely experience and certainly, if the opportunity arises, we will stay there again.
April / 2013