Marcos is a great host, and his accommodations are great. The room is in Leblon, is well protected, is near the beach, and is near a lot of great restaurants. Marcos recommended some great places to visit and was genuinely interested in learning about the travelers who come through. I rented this room from Marcos, but there were 2 other rooms in the place. So, I got to meet a couple of other great people coming through the city. Way better than any hotel or hostel that I've been to.