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Mario

from Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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46 Reviews

School

UCLA, University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, University of Oregon, TU München
Work

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UCLA, Photography, University of Illinois, University of Oregon, Cycling, Evolution and Human Behavior, Psychology, Psychology, TU München, Computer Science, Biking, Mountain biking, UFC: Ultimate Fighting Championship, Reading, I Speak Fluent Sarcasm, Bicycling, "They're", "Their", and "There" have 3 distinct meanings. Learn Them., Scuba Diving, Traveling, The Olympic Games, Hacker News, Knowing the Difference Between "Their", "There" and "They're", The North Face, Canoeing, Diving, Swimming, "Shitload" is a Standardized Unit of Measurement, Bike riding, Madrid 2016 Olympic Games, Modeling, Karate
Languages

Deutsch, English, Português

Penthouse Suite 1 w/US-German Expat

Av. Ns. de Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
- Private room
- 2 Guests
- 24 Reviews
- R$158
Rio+20: Penthouse Suite2-US-German

Av. Ns. de Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
- Private room
- 2 Guests
- 20 Reviews
- R$138
Penthouse Room 3- w/US-German Expat

Av. Ns. de Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
- Private room
- 2 Guests
- 2 Reviews
- R$284

Single male, lived for decades in the US, in Germany and in Brazil.

Master's degrees in Computer Science and Psychology from top Universities and member of Mensa.

Single male travelers would be the best match.

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Reviews From Guests

Dylan

My second week in Mario's place. In the smaller but still good room, in fact it's the perfect size room. Bed, TV, Mini fridge, large safe and closet. While I was staying here Mario installed a fold down desk and a fold up chair which was perfect to do my homework from portuguese class. The bathroom is not that big, but it's big enough to do what you need to with ample storage space for all your toiletries. The large patio with table and chairs is good to enjoy a book. The wifi is super speedy... More »
May 2012
Dylan

I'm currently staying in Mario's other room and my friend came from SP to visit Rio for a few days so I got her this room. She really enjoyed it, had everything she needed for her short stay. Thanks again Mario!!
Mark

My room was just as described. The bathroom is sperate, but only a few steeps away. I also had access to the patio, which dramatically increase my living space.
Mark

This being my first trip to Brazil and traveling solo. I would have been lost without Mario's guidance. His advice on where to eat, shop, sights to see and where to go for entertainment was priceless. For a single male traveler, Mario's place is your best bet. My room was just as described.
Dylan

This room was perfect for my needs and Mario is an awesome host with plenty of info about Rio. The room was just the right size, with a large closet to put your thing away. Very nice to have a big safe for your laptop and such. The bathroom is a bit small, but does what you need it to do. Cleaning every 3 days is pretty good too, coming home to fresh sheets is nice. Mario is a very respectful host, always letting you know when the cleaner will go into your room. The building is in a perfect... More »
Sabine

I enjoyed staying at Mario's very much. The room I rented (it was the small one) was exactly as it is on the pictures. The location could not be better: one block from posto 5 in Copacabana and within walking distance to Ipanima. The subway is 2 or 3 blocks away and all buses stop almost across from the building. It is easy to shop (supermarket is literally next door) and there are a number of decent restaurants close by. I also socialized quite a bit with the guy who rented the other room... More »
Alex

First of all I have to mention, that I didn't rent this apartment for the view, or similar reasons. The main factor was that the host lives in the apartment. He has first hand knowledge about everything that goes on in Rio. He knows of things of interest for a single gringo traveler like me that wants to fully enjoy the carioca lifestyle, and get the special prices and treatment that locals do, without me needing to know how to speak Portuguese. He gave me all the information I needed, made... More »
Lorna

Excellent location close to the beach, many restaurants, shops, supermarkets and transport. The area felt safe when walking at night. Security in the building was very good. Having breakfast on the patio was pleasant. Our suite had a very comfortable king-sized bed, A/C, fan, TV, safe, and small fridge. With our luggage in the room there was very little space to move around. We paid a $37.00 cleaning fee for our 3-night stay and the results were not evident. Our bathroom, bedroom and the... More »
Ashish

Mario is a good host. friendly and very helpful. Stayed in his apartment for 3 days and had a nice experience. Apartment is very well located, near the beach and super market is just around the building.
Marc

Third time I came to Mario`s place in Rio and for sure not the last time!! It`s great to have a friend you can count on, on the other side of the world. I can only repeat it: excellent location (nearby banks, restaurants, supermarkets), excellent service (clean room, great bed, internet 24h a day, roofterrace outside with a min of noise), excellent host (gives you all the privacy you need + always available to help with golden tips, more up to date then any travelguide). The airconditioning... More »

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Anthony

Mario is a great guy and his place is in excellent location in Copacabana, close to the beach. Mario is also very knowledgeable about things to do and places to go here in Rio and can provide you with lots of wise advice about getting the most out of your visit.
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Claudio

I'm a doctor in Rio and I know Mario for 25 years and he is one great buddy. He is the typical German guy with his business - honest, efficient - and at the same time, after years and years of living in Rio, he's got some of the easygoing "Carioca" lifestyle. If you are into nature - specially bike rides around the nicest places in Rio, he is the man! Besides philosophical discussions about Darwinian Psychology ( he has a PHD in UCLA) he also happens to own a photo studio where I had... More »
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Paul

Mario is the perfect host. He personally made my stay better by directing me to interesting things to do. Clearly Mario knows the meaning of the word hospitality"". The apartment is perfectly located near Copacabana Beach and not far from Ipanema. It is clean, secure and has a fantastic deck. I would recommend staying with Mario while in Rio without hesitation. It was an added bonus to interact with Mario and the other guests!
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Marc

Mario is a friend and a travel buddy at the same time. He`s the ideal guide for Rio because he`s a local. But he also will help you out whatever problem you have. I`ve stayed about 3 weeks at his place and I definitely choose him again when I visit Rio. I specially recommend him as a host. I feel at home at his place. Even it isn`t a five star hotel he offers everything you need: very comfortable and spacious rooms, very well located, with internet and excellent airconditioning.
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Vincent

hi, just want to mention mario in rio . i've rented from him 2x now and although you don't have the amenities of a 5 star hotel,nor the price i ended up having a great time partially due to mario and his hospitality. with mario you get a lot of personal service,internet access and the help you need to navigate your way thru brazil w/ knowledge of the clubs and local talent. overall a good experience at a reasonable price . not a five star hotel but a five star guy.
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Erick

Mario no doubt knows the local scene! Whatever your looking for in Rio, he knows how to get it, where its at, and whats the best deal for everything. All you need to do is kick back and have fun!
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Cap

i have met mario many years ago and he provides a very good service that i still use and refer all of my friends to use
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Edgar

I've used Mario's rooms a couple of times, if you need a secure place to stay, clean, centrally located, w/fast internet. This is it, plus as an added bonus you get Mario's help and tips on rio. You can't go wrong, highly recommend.
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Thomas

Mario is extremely knowledgeable about the ins & outs of Rio de Janeiro. He can tell you where to eat healthily, where the best places are to enjoy a bike ride or a brisk swim. He can be especially helpful to the single male traveler. His penthouse apartment is a block from famous Copacabana beach. He rents out two bedrooms that offer a lot of privacy if and when you want that. He is very security conscious so staying with him will be both FUN and SAFE. He can help you out with lots of... More »
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Gary

I have been traveling to Rio de Janerio for over 7 years. I found Mario's rentals through another Web Site and have now known Mario for the entire time. I have staryed in Mario's rooms (Both the Large one and the small one) mutiple times over the years I have gone to Rio. Location is and value are great. 1 block from the beach in Copacabana. 3 Blocks from the Metro Station. short walk to the Sunday Hippie Fair in Ipanema. Easy walk up and dwon the beaches of Copacabana...I don't think... More »
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