Jose was a wonderful host and his apartment is great. It's located right in the heart of Ipanema and just a block from the beach. There are a ton of great restaurants, cafes, bars and shops all in easy walking distance. The apartment itself is clean and bright and had everything we needed for a great six night stay (wifi, cable, washing machine, plenty of drinking water).
Jose was also really gracious. He responded very quickly throughout the booking process, greeted us when we arrived, was happy to give recommendations, and was easily accessible if we needed anything.
The whole experience was great!