Carlos is an extremely conscientious, kind, thoughtful and generous host. Even though we arrived very late in the evening, he met us at his home and gave us a thorough and detailed tour of all its features and amenities, welcoming us with a huge bowl of fruit and chilled bottles of water. His condominium combines luxury with comfort, and made my family of four feel very pampered. His building is safe and secure - 24 hour doorman; elevator; keyed entry - so we never hesitated to leave possessions behind when we went out for the day. The building is a short walk from the gorgeous Ipanema Beach (nearest Posto 9); 2 large grocery stores; many cafes, bars and restaurants; as well as boutique shopping and a metro station. Carlos has appointed his home with tasteful contemporary art, furnishings and nice appliances. (We became fans of the nespresso machine, enjoying coffee every morning on his balconies.) We have had very good experiences at the numerous airbnb homes we've stayed in. But Carlos has set the bar to a new level of hospitality for us. And ensured we will return to Rio again!