Andre's apartment in Rio de Janeiro offers a prime location, just a block away from iconic restaurants and the stunning Ipanema beach. The host, Andre, has taken care of all the little details, providing expresso coffee, all the necessary cutlery and kitchen essentials, plush towels, and fast internet.
However, the apartment does come with a set of rules that must be followed, and Andre can be quite strict about them. Given the apartment's capacity to accommodate eight guests, I would have appreciated a bit more flexibility in unexpected situations. During our trip, we had two friends who were not part of our group spend a few hours at the apartment, one of whom was feeling under the weather. Despite the circumstances, Andre was quite insistent about adhering to the rules. While I understand the need for structure, a little more flexibility in this instance would have made our stay more enjoyable.
Despite these minor setbacks, I would still recommend Andre's apartment.