Alexandre was a lovely, warm & welcoming host. We stayed at his apartment for New Year's Eve celebrations in Copacabana. The apartment is conveniently situated very close to Copacabana beach & the area feels very safe. The apartment is very nice & comfortable. It was a lovely touch that Alexandre left us a bottle of Chanpagne as a gift. He was very helpful with giving travel advice & tips about where to visit in Rio-not only during our stay but even offering to help with any questions abiut our trip, after we left! We were very impressed by Alexandre's relaxed & kind hospitality and would highly recommend him as a host. We enjoyed our stay very much!