There are some people who have a house or apartment that can you can stay in, and there are others that make that house a home. John is one of those that treat you like a close friend. From the moment I booked, he emailed me with lots of helpful information, talked to his friends to set us up with percussion classes, sent a full list of blocos in Rio, sent safety tips, even sat on the phone and chatted with me to provide additional info that he thought would be helpful. He is an outstanding host. The apartment itself was sparkling clean with all the amenities we could need, including fresh fruit and juice! The apartment is well styled with beautiful artwork and unique touches. It’s right across the street from the beach and close to shopping malls, grocery stores, bars, cafes, popular sites and public transit. I highly recommend booking with John and if I ever in Rio again, I’d stay at his place again. Thank you, John for being such an incredible host!