Alex's place was cool, in a nice area, and very close to the beach. Alex is a great guy who made us feel very welcome in Rio! He told us of great places to go, when to go, and how to get there. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. It is a studio, so it is small and good for one or two people. We had enough space for the both us. The bed was comfy, and I loved the option of either using AC or opening the windows!