My husband and I cannot say enough about how pleasant Alex made our stay. Check-in/out went perfectly and Alex communicated with us constantly to ensure that we were comfortable and getting the most out of our experience. Although the studio is extremely small for two people, it was well stocked and in what we found to be a fantastic location in Copacabana. The beach is literally around the corner and there were an abundance of great shops and restaurants all around us.

If there is one thing you MUST do while in Rio, please take Alex's Jeep tour of the city. This was by far the most valuable thing we did. He took us too all the major attractions but, more memorably, he showed us his favorite local spots that we never would have found on our own and really gave us a sense of the local culture. We followed all of his recommendations for the rest of our trip and were not once disappointed. We feel very privileged to call Alex a friend now and can't wait for our next trip to Rio!