Timothy was the best host EVER !! My trip to Rio de Janeiro started very badly with LATAM Airlines losing my checked bag for 2+ days after helping me change to a direct flight from São Paulo straight to Rio. Tim updated me via status changes & talking Portuguese to Baggage Claim Mgrs at LATAM. Finally, after arrival delays & arrival delays, Tim explained to me it would be best to have my luggage delivered to his residence home, where him or his wife would be 24/7, rather than my 1 Bedroom apartment, where a doorman IS THERE 24/7 .... but can't be held responsible for collecting/holding luggage. Tim did just that and was kind enough to place my luggage inside my apartment (I gave him permission to do so .... since I was away attending Rio Olympics events).
Tim helped me resolve SIMCARD issues w/CLARO after spending 3+ days on LOCKED cell phone issues here in Rio on my previous visit a week ago.
More problems here in RIO from my previous visit again .... my bank had shutdown my VISA DEBIT CARD because I had purchased a BOB's Burger meal for $R 20.00 at airport then made a $R 1,000.00 ATM withdrawal 1 hr later at same airport with the same VISA DEBIT CARD ... my bank thought someone malicious was phishing w/smaller amount then went for the larger amount next. SHUT ME DOWN w/$R cash running low after after more than a week & had been emailing my bank to fix the problem. Finally my bank tells me I must call a 1-800 number in USA .... I tried many times, no luck. After texting my VISA DEBIT CARD problems to Tim, he immediately had a solution that worked .... just dial 00211-800-xxx-xxxx. I did just that & it worked long enough for the VISA lady to unblock my card just before I ran out of cell phone minutes.
Tim you are a saint !! I typically stay at 5 star hotels all over the world and have never found in 1 hotel the knowledge & help given to me like you
have .... thanks buddy !! You are more than a super landlord, but a friend.

Now, Tim's 1 bedroom apartment is lovely and just right for 2 people. It's located in Copacabana with beach & subway within 6 - 10 minute walk. Apartment has great WIFI, TV, Refrigerator and all the comforts of home.
Tim showed me all the apartment features and even walked me around the neighborhood showing me local pastry & other eating establishments.
I would highly recommend staying at Tim's place.
Thank you so much Timothy,
Mansfield