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The Ultimate Vacation Beach Apartment Rentals, Copacabana / Aproador Rio de Janeiro Brazil Pure 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. 3 years ago it underwent a year of extensive renovations, under the direction of Bernard Lepardet, a known French architect. It now offers a level of design, sophistication and comfort unmatched in the city of Rio.24-hour Security – Security Cameras – Security Doors – Private Safes
Infrared security cameras are installed in and outside the apartment that can supervise everything. 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.
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 nightclubs (Help, Bunker, Le Boy, Le Girl, etc.), for 7 nights a week nightlife entertainment.
Complimentary Airport Pickup
Your personal assistant while here - Carol or Gabriela - will be there at the gate when you arrive in Rio to make sure nobody hassles you. All you need is to show up at the airport. The rest will be taken care of.
Private Breakfast Served in Romantic Settings
Full breakfast is complementary and is served from 7am till after 2pm! Every day, at the time of your choice, in the privacy of your apartment, either inside or on your private terrace, You’ll be served a delicious breakfast by your friendly, young, private maid wearing cute, sexy maid uniforms. There's Cappuccino, Brazilian coffee or a selection of teas, fresh orange juice, fruits, fresh Brazilian breads and rolls, a selection of cheeses, jams, cold cuts and a selection of cereals. Eggs and omelets can be prepared to your specifications. Bacon is available as well.
Your Guests Are Welcome
While many high quality apartments in Rio may give renters trouble for bringing their guests into the apartment, we encourage you to do so (although, responsibly, of course). We feel this apartment should not be enjoyed alone. Feel free to invite a special guest to join you for breakfast as well.
Total Privacy and Confidentiality
Unlike virtually all the hotels in Rio, you can count on total privacy and confidentiality. The discreet staff is trained to give you the important privacy you desire while making sure you are safe and content. Unlike all the hotels, no one needs to keep records of who visits you.
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.
Terrace Dining and Jacuzzi with Ocean View
Aside from breakfast , feel free to also have your lunch or dinner while comfortably sitting on the romantic terrace and gazing at the sea. Also, on the terrace is a very large, comfortable Jacuzzi (large enough for 5) which you can use 24 hours a day.
24/7 Maid Service
The friendly maids we provide not only cleans your room and your bathroom daily, they may also washes and irons your clothes, at any hour of day or night you may choose. They can even cook your food for you if you wish or mix your drinks 24/7.
24/7 Bilingual Private Assistant
One of the most important services we provide with the apartment, at no extra cost, is the support of a private, dedicated secretary/assistant. Vanessa or Johnny are responsible for making sure your stay is a smooth sail. One of them is always available to you 24/7. For just a little tip they can even give you some Portuguese lessons.
Be on Rio's hottest nightclub VIP lists
Your private assistant (Vanessa or Johnny) has connections in some of Rio's hottest nightclubs. In case you are interested in clubbing, they will advise you where to go each night. They can often put you on the club's VIP list and save you money or the trouble of waiting in line. And of course, they will order the car to get you there.
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 7’2â€), 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.
Total Connectivity – Local Cell Phone Provided
If your cellular phone does not function in Rio, or you don’t happen to have one, there’s no need to waste time looking for the right Sim chips or phone rental deals. You will be supplied with a local cell phone for the duration of your stay, free of charge. You will always be reachable, if you so desire. You need only to pay for the actual calls you make. There is no charge for incoming calls.
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.
5 Plasma and high quality LCD TVs
They are scattered in every room around the apartment, including the kitchen, terrace and bar area. They can be made to show the same DVD movie feed, or can individually show different materials and TV channels. So you can watch whatever you want wherever you feel like it.
Personal Computer – Printer – Fax Machine – Answering machines
All that is important for the traveling executive or to those who work while in Rio is supplied. All that is needed to stay in touch with your life back home is provided. A fast 3.4 MHz P4 desktop PC is available for you to use, with Skype, MSN Messenger, AIM, Google and other useful programs already installed. There are also modern cordless phones in every room, a color printer and an easy to use plain paper fax machine. It’s all there for you to make use of, for no additional 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.
Free International Internet Phone (NYC Number)
You may use the installed “Broadvoice™†Internet telephone as much as you can. All calls to the USA and Canada are free of charge. The number in the apartment is a regular NYC number so those who call you do not need to pay for international rates. Although the line is not always as clear as it should be (being in Rio), you may make free calls using the Internet phone to over 50 European and Asian countries as well. (Although outside the US and Canada, cell phone calls are not free).
Cable TV – Sony Playstation 2 - Microsoft XBox 360 - Karaoke
You will enjoy lots of home entertainment available within the apartment. The Cable TV offers over 70 channels. Although some of the channels broadcast only in Portuguese, most of the channels and all of the movie channels are already set (using SAP) to show in English. There’s also CNN International, Fox News, BBC News and Bloomberg TV, all in English. Some French, German and Italian channels are available as well. We also provide two game systems, the PS2 and the XBox. Both have over a dozen games available. They are connected to a HQ Plasma TV and to a projector, so you can be totally immersed in the games. If you are a gamer, or even just like games, you will be very pleased with the systems. And of course, it’s all there for you to use, for no additional fee.
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.
iPod interface in every room
We provide you with various interfaces that allows you to enjoy your personal iPod using any of the apartment's stereo systems. There are built-in speakers just about everywhere, including the kitchen and the bathrooms.
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.
User Friendliness
Everything in the apartment is designed and thought out so it is easy to use and understand. You can really take advantage of what the apartment has to offer. You will not need to spend time figuring out how to set the alarm clocks or finding out which light switches are for which lights. Everything is discreetly marked and explained. But if you ever need assistance using something in the apartment, your private secretary/assistant is there to help you.
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. There is a collection of over 150 bottles of wine with a good range of price ($12 to $150 per bottle) for everyone’s taste or budget. The secretary/assistant or the maid will be more than happy to mix your drinks for you anytime, or if you prefer, you can do it yourself. A variety of mixers, fresh fruit juices and soft drinks will always be available to you as well.
Thinking of Small Details
Whether it is an umbrella you may need, a flashlight, matches, candles, beach items such as special towels, bags or ball games, medications, bathroom items you might have forgotten, office supplies - it’s all available to you. Your secretary also has a large bank of information regarding any service you may need such as masseuses, doctors, skin care specialists, drivers, professional tourist guides, entertainers, escorts, etc. She can even arrange for a private jet or a helicopter for you. No matter what it is you need, someone can supply it.
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The Ultimate Vacation Beach Apartment Rentals, Copacabana / Aproador Rio de Janeiro Brazil Pure 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. 3 years ago it underwent a year of extensive renovations, under the direction ...
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To book this vacation rental, or for further information:
Name: Rio Dream Apartment
Tel: 6465367867
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Email Owner: CLICK HERE
Vacation Accommodations:
Bedrooms: | 2 |
Maximum Capacity: | 4 |
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2 Bedrooms with Ensuite 2 Bedrooms with Double Beds Cots Available? Yes Other Comments: |
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2 Bathrooms Ensuite 2 Full Bathrooms Other Comments: |
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Pets: N
Smoking: Y
Distance to Beach/Coast: 60 yards / meters
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Feel free to call 1 (877) 289-7441 for more information
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