Alexandre is an excellent host - generous, welcoming, and accommodating. He made us feel at home during our stay. We loved his place too. It's a charming one-story house in the middle of Botafogo, which is an anomaly compared to the high-rise apartments nearby. There are tons of bars and restaurants in the neighborhood, and it's really easy to get to the downtown area and Ipanema/Copacabana. Highly recommended.