Jose is an incredible host! Upon arrival he made sure we had all the staples we needed to land comfortably and safely and gave us great tips and help with our first groceries and set up. The space and property were absolutely lovely, relaxing, comfortable and clean. Equipped with everything we needed to feel at home. He responded to any need or question within minutes. I enjoyed seeing his family, friendly cats and wild monkeys and lizards in the shared deck and pool spaces. With classic views of the ocean and Christ the redeemer, it was the perfect landing spot for a bit of calm outside of the city. Uber works extremely well and the bus also stops right in front of the house and can bring you to the nearby square with shopping and subway. This gives easy access to any exciting Rio destination from this more calm living space. I feel incredibly lucky to have found this gem for our first visit to Rio. I will surely return!