I had a wonderful experience staying at Al's condo. This was my first trip to Brazil and came across a lot of hosts on Airbnb in Rio who were increasingly their prices significantly after I made a booking request. Al did not do that and was 100% honest which goes a long way, especially to someone not familiar with the country. The Condo itself is beautiful and the beds are extremely comfortable. Clearly the mattresses are very high end. There are 2 outside balconies completely with chairs and patio furniture which are enclosed from the outside world. The building is also extremely secure and well protected with double locked doors and security cameras. The Wifi worked great. There are 2 TVs although I didn't use them. There is a washing machine in the condo, however I learned that clothes dryers are almost non-existent in Brazil, so be prepared to leave your laundry to dry manually for 12-24 hours. Al was available during our stay and was very responsive when we asked for additional blankets. The AC was super cold and controlled individually in each room. Overall I had a great experience and Al is an excellent host. I highly recommend his property!!!