We were so lucky to have stayed in Patrick's apartment. The location is incredible--just 5 minutes walking to Leblon beach, and close to some of the best dining in Rio. The apartment itself is lovely, and great for families or two couples. It's very comfortable, stylish, and modern. The internet speed is also lightening fast, which is great if you need to work from the apartment (which I did). What made the stay so special was Patrick himself. To say he was an excellent host is an understatement. It really felt as if we were staying with a close friend. He welcomed us in person when we arrived, ensured our check-in was smooth, and gave us an extensive list of local restaurant recommendations. He also knew we were traveling with our one-year-old daughter, and gave her a very sweet gift of beach toys when we arrived. The apartment was also full of little touches that made us feel extremely welcome, like coffee, chocolates, and Granado toiletries. We definitely recommend staying here!