This place is a great value and André is a great host. André's place is large and well-appointed, with high ceilings and reliably fast internet. The neighborhood is fairly quiet compared to the busy streets of Copacabana just down the street. André is very friendly and responsive, and as a local musician, he has lots of good recommendations and connections in the city. I went to see him play with his samba group several times. I'm very happy I chose André's place.