Axel is an awesome host! When making the reservation, I made a mistake on the days that we were going to be there but Axel was extremely flexible and was able to move some things around in order to accommodate us on dates close to NYE when reservations have already been secured. He also made sure to check in with me before the trip to ensure that all my questions were answered.

When we got there, Axel made sure we were comfortable and provided us breakfast which we didn't expect, so that was a great surprise! Since he's also a tour guide, he gave us great tips on places to go and check out. He also took us to check out the local Brazilian samba party scene and introduced us to his visiting friends. I also had 2 friends who stayed longer that didn't have a reservation, but Axel was able to help them secure a place to stay!

Overall, I would definitely recommend his place to stay - great view, good location, and awesome host!