Daniel was an excellent host. He was attentive and communicative from the beginning while I was making plans, as well as throughout my stay in his apartment. It is indeed a great, peaceful place to be, and Daniel has put a lot of thought and energy into making it welcoming and comfortable to guests. The apartment surpassed my expectations and is even better than the photos and description suggests. Most importantly for me, Daniel was highly flexible with my plans and diligently worked with me to accommodate my travel arrangements. It was great to meet him--he's a very interesting, affable, and approachable person. I hope to take advantage of his hospitality again the next time I'm in Rio de Janeiro.