Luxury Vacation Apartment for Sale and Rent in Copacabana(Ipanema), Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Ultimate Beach Apartment, Luxury, Comfort and Elegance

This spaceous 2 BR, 2.5 baths apartment was owned by Moreira Franco, the Governor of Rio de Janiero State from 1991-1994. 5 years ago it underwent a year of extensive renovations. It now offers a level of design, sophistication and comfort unmatched in the city of Rio.

Great Copacabana Location
Located within 2 blocks from Ipanema, this block is considered to be one of the best, most secure blocks of Copacabana. Right in the same block there’s an HSBC bank that has a 24 hour ATM machine and accepts Cirrus and Plus system ATM cards. Additionally, the apartment is located just 1 to 3 blocks away from most of Copacabana’s famous nightly attractions.

Macbook Pro
The apartment has an Apple laptop which you can use at any time of day or night, free of charge.

Wireless Internet
Virtually anywhere in the apartment you may access the Internet through our wireless system. Even on the terrace you can always stay connected, if you wish.

24-hour Security – Security Cameras – Security Doors – Private Safes
Infrared security cameras are installed in and outside the apartment. The front door is an iron-cast double door. There’s a 24 hours security guard as well. In addition, private safes are installed in every room.

One Block from the Beach
The apartment is situated just one short block from the world famous Copacabana beach (about 90 yards away). The apartment is also just a short walk away from Ipanema’s beautiful beach and just 3 short blocks from Arpoador beach.

Jacuzzi with Ocean View
The terrace is a very large, comfortable Jacuzzi (large enough for 5) which you can use 24 hours a day.

24-hour Security – Security Cameras – Security Doors – Private Safes
Infrared security cameras are installed in and outside the apartment. The front door is an iron-cast double door. There’s a 24 hours security guard as well. In addition, private safes are installed in every room.

Daily Maid Service
The friendly maid we provide not only cleans your room and your bathroom daily, She may also wash and iron your clothes. She can even cook your food for you if you wish or mix your drinks, for a tip.

Extra Large Beds – Double Windows – Custom-Built Furniture
This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment was designed so it could provide the maximum comfort and relaxation. The beds are extra large (180 X 215 cm – 6’ by 7’2”), so it is comfortable even for very tall people. The bed mattresses are of the highest quality that can be found in Brazil. The bedroom windows are doubled for total silence, and there are thick curtains installed for total darkness, if desired, so you can enjoy good sleep no matter what time of day or night.

Luxury Bathrooms – High Quality Towels and Linen
Rare Italian marble was used to insure the bathrooms are comfortable and beautiful as can be. There is also a Jacuzzi in one of the bathrooms so you can relax, if you wish, with a long whirlpool bath. Beautiful and extra large towels are available to you, for your total comfort. The linen provided is of fine quality and with high thread count. Other commodities such as Kleenex boxes, washcloths and wastebaskets are plenty.

Innovative Terrace Jacuzzi-Bar Design
No need to get out of the temperature controlled water, ever! While inside the Jacuzzi, within your arm’s reach, you can mix your favorite drinks, enjoy an ice machine and cold filtered drinking water, listen to music, watch cable television with English channels, watch DVDs or even watch the security cameras feed. Stay inside as long as you wish and also enjoy total privacy.

42” Plasma TV Above Your Bed
For total relaxation, you can be completely immersed in whatever you happen to watch. There is no need to strain your neck or waste any unnecessary energy. Just recline in your bed and comfortably look up. The angle is perfect. You can watch cable TV, hundreds of DVDs or play a wide selection of videogames, for as long as you wish. And unlike most hotels, there’s no extra charge for doing any of that.

Central Air Conditioners
A basic commodity in other parts of the world, but in Rio it’s rare to find in most apartments and many hotels. You are provided with state-of-the-art, remote controlled, whisper quiet central air conditioning. You may set it at any temperature you desire.

Purified Filtered Drinking Water
Drinking water from the faucet in Rio is not considered unsafe, but at the apartment you drink only purified filtered water straight from the faucet. No real need to buy bottled water.

State-of-the-art Home Theatre – Cinema Projector – Extensive DVD Collection
Top-of-the-line Home Theater system is installed in the apartment. The projector is the highly regarded Optoma H31. The speakers are made by Polk Audio and the THX receiver is an Onkyo. There's over 150 DVDs in our extensive collection available for your enjoyment. All types of movies are available, including Classics, Comedies, Thrillers, Action and Adult. Additionally, there is also a (region-free) DVD player in every bedroom, as well as a stereo system. Radio and a selection of music CDs are also available. Even the kitchen and the bathrooms have quality built-in speakers, to insure the party goes on with you anywhere in the house.

Special Lighting and Visual Effects
Special flame lights are installed everywhere, as well as “Star” lights, strobe, rippling water light effects and special floor lights, many are even in various colors. All lights in the apartment have dimmers and so you can really set the kind of atmosphere you feel is right for the moment.

Huge Mirrors in Every Room
All bedrooms and bathrooms have huge mirrors in. Some are even installed above beds and inside the showers, since mirrors can really enhance some experiences and situations.

Imported Mosaics, Granites and inlay Marbles
All throughout the apartment you may find beautiful, handmade mosaics and inlay marble work. Some of these pieces were individually imported from artists in Croatia and Lebanon. You won’t find it anywhere else in Brazil. These also contribute to the special look and individual charm of the apartment.

Living Room Bar – Extensive Wine Collection
A bar has been built into the living room. It is made of concrete and is coated with Brazilian wood. If you wish to jump and dance on it, you can do so with no worries. A small stage was even installed at the end of the bar, which can be used for dance, strip-tease or Karaoke. The bar has a good variety of local and imported spirits and wines that you’ll be able to enjoy.