The Villa in Copacabana - 8 Bedrooms / Private POOL / CHEF - Rio de Janeiro

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 18465 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

rio de Janeiro, RJ

Avenida Atlantica6 min walk
Copacabana Beach9 min walk
Ipanema Beach10 min drive
Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Balinese suite

3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Blue room

1 Double Bed

Green suite

1 Queen Bed

Master suite

1 King Bed

Pool 4

2 Double Beds

POOL 1

1 Single Bed

POOL 2

1 Double Bed

POOL 3

1 Double Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Villa in Copacabana - 8 Bedrooms / Private POOL / CHEF

10 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS PROPERTY

START BY READING THE REVIEWS - BEST WAY TO LEARN WHY WE STAND OUT.

1. HOMEAWAY HIGHEST RATING IN RIO DE JANEIRO - Their only premium Partner The most reviewed for years all FIVE STAR

2. PERFECT FOR 2 People or 22 - we have the Cottage, the Villa, or rent both together

3. COMPLETE SERVICE - Housekeeping, Chef, Concierge DAILY

4. SECURITY - Private GATED street of 14 owners villas.
This is an unusual mansion in that it is occupied by the owner and rented only when his family is not there. He happens to be a Michigan State University Hotel School Grad . The compound of buildings tends to be run like a great hotel would be. You can be left alone and cook for yourself or use as you would a five star hotel - YOUR CHOICE

5. LOCATION - The exact center of Copacabana - 100 feet from subway -5 minutes from beach -5 minutes Copcabana Palace Hotel. When sun goes down the beach is empty but our four corners pulse with energy

6. 5 STAR HOTEL AMENITIES - we give 7 DAYS A WEEK full time housekeeping and can provide optional great cooking from our staff - our Head Housekeeper lives across the street and has for 40 years. If you need a 6am coffee service or a midnight tidy up - its easy for us .We have a complete catering menu, full list of tours and events, favorite restaurant picks, and full time concierge. Or you can cook for yourself - we have a chefs kitchen - ideal for you. We have bikes, drivers, and everything you need to make a party. At home beauty and spa service Manicure, Pedicure, beautician, and massage available. The SPA at the Copacabana Palace Hotel has full range of services. Our local gym is one block away.

7. SWANK TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN YET TOTALLY UP TO DATE New skylight roof just installed September 2019.

It may look like an old mansion but the villa was built and finished in 2007. The cottage is one of the original Copacabana granite miners houses. At the foot of our mews is the cliff and mountains of the long closed granite mines.

The newest addition to the villa is the 4 room - two floor - POOL HOUSE which was just finished July 20 2019. It is next to the two floor BALI SUITE. Gardens are always being totally redone and dozens of new orchids, vines, and now 5 new Jaboticaba trees planted - so you can pick your fresh Brazilian fruit daily.

8. WE ARE PICKY ABOUT DETAILS. ALWAYS REDECORATING, REFURBISHING, AND MAINTAINING. ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW. Check our instagram
We love a great party and have samba dancers, musicians,a resident bartender and because of the large size of the mansion your party can rock til wee hours - and neighbors not disturbed. Being great neighbors is VIP for us. State of the art air conditioning, smart energy. Incredible wifi - extensive cable service - and poolside television for night time movies and sports. GOOGLE devices in all bedrooms.

9. FOOD SERVICE - Not much point in renting a big space if there is no local restaurant for breakfast or you have to go out for a great dinner when after a beach or tour day you would rather be at home. You can work with our cook to have a inexpensive over the top experience in our dining rooms. Ask to see a PDF file of photos from some of our dinners. We buy local from our farmers market and the fishermans quarter. In addition we can help you choose the restaurants in RIo we consider GREAT without breaking your family budget. Guests seem to love it when we take them shopping. BUT FOR SURE - we know how to leave you alone when you want total privacy and only a daily cleaning.

10. WE CAN RISE TO THE OCCASION> There have been many weddings, corporate meetings, and reunions. We housed the grad business school of University of San Diego, the Tolstoy family reunion from Russia, a huge childrens group from a Texas church for the pope's visit, groups of visiting young athletes and performers. We have seen it all. After you reserve - we can forward you full PDF of our menu, our tour and event offerings and a couple of new music videos which were filmed at the villa this spring. The videos really showcase the magic and incredible lighting of the villa. search youtube for - E DELA QUE EU GOSTO to see much of the villa interiors..

EXPLORE OUR REVIEWS (the best way to see what awaits you) -- OUR PHOTOS -- OUR DRAWINGS --AND ASK US ANY QUESTIONS TO HELP GUIDE YOUR CHOICE.

The photos and videos show it best. The 3D floor plans will help you determine if the layout will work for you. We have an extensive drone video of our beach - our street and neighborhood being edited now. THe drone leaves the beach - enters the front gate and you see our little street - our houses - the pool and gardens - and enter and see the complete house and cottage. It is being edited and we should be able to have on this site soon. until then the unedited aerials gives you an idea.

Property manager

Thiago Bassi

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The pool area will remain open, stone steps

Events

No events allowed

Under inquiry

Pets

No pets allowed

Under inquiry

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Open seating area by the pool

All guests must be registered. Visitors are not-allowed only registered guests. Non-compliance results in damage deposit loss.

Guests can ask the owner for writing permission for visitors, providing name, document, and length of stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: under inquiry

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (for example, a passport) at check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In the event that the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information.

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rio de Janeiro

This villa is located in Copacabana, a neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, and is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach, while Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden and Museum of Tomorrow are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Maracanã Stadium or Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

rio de Janeiro, RJ

What's nearby

Avenida Atlantica - 6 min walk
Copacabana Beach - 9 min walk
Copacabana Fort - 4 min drive
Ipanema Beach - 10 min drive
Christ the Redeemer - 22 min drive

Getting around

Siqueira Campos Station - 3 min walk
Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 10 min drive
Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Adega Pérola - 2 min walk
Estação Siqueira Galeteria - 1 min walk
Pavão Azul - 3 min walk
Café da Manhã - 2 min walk
Tia Joana - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Villa in Copacabana - 8 Bedrooms / Private POOL / CHEF have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Villa in Copacabana - 8 Bedrooms / Private POOL / CHEF pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Villa in Copacabana - 8 Bedrooms / Private POOL / CHEF?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Villa in Copacabana - 8 Bedrooms / Private POOL / CHEF?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Villa in Copacabana - 8 Bedrooms / Private POOL / CHEF located?

Located in Copacabana, this beachfront villa is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Rua Barata Ribeiro, Copacabana Beach and Avenida Atlantica. Ipanema Beach is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. Siqueira Campos Station is only a 3-minute walk and Cardeal Arcoverde Station is 8 minutes.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

3 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wife 50th Birthday Gathering

Property was great and in an amazing location to everything. The last afternoon of our stay the water to the property was disconnected. With mainly all ladies in our party; this was unrealistic. No refund was offered for the inconvenience. Refund should have been offered.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donovan M.

24 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect for our family gathering

First of all this is a very unique and beautiful property. Located down a gated side street the house is off the road enough to be quiet yet a 5 minute walk from all the activities of the beaches! Stores and shops are close for stocking up for your stay. Our group of 8 (with family and friends coming and going) had ample room. Ages ranged from 5 to 45. The kitchen had all the utensils one would need to seat a party of 12 or more. The rooftop pool was clean and sweet for a dip. Lounge chairs were tidy and There were music speakers throughout with ample TVs for entertaining. Each bedroom had working air conditioning and comfortable beds. The kids preferred the “fun” rooms which had bunk/loft beds and were on the upper floors. Management was quick to respond and reactive to our questions and needs before and during our stay. There were daily House cleaners that were so friendly and polite. My only concern for anyone traveling with families is that the house is beautifully decorated, with some breakable items low enough to cause concern for any “handsy” toddler. This is not an issue with our 5 year old; however, if your kids like to be touchy you may need to keep this in mind. It is not a negative statement, it is just a parents perspective. When we return to Rio for our next family gathering, we will be staying here again. It really was an ideal fit for us. I highly recommend it for both family and mid size work groups. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Scott C.

10 Mar 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I am warning you as much as I possibly can. You do not want to stay at this property!!

SCAM ALERT- I took a group of 36 middle-aged, responsible adults (mostly couples) to Rio’s Carnaval to celebrate my 50th Birthday. We stayed in 3 penthouses, one being the Villa. We had zero issues with our other rentals, but many, many with the management and owner of the Villa. First, the manager, Luiz, was very confrontational throughout the stay. At checkin he became irate about one guest staying 3 nights instead of the full week. Even though it was authorized prior to be pro-rated, Luiz was adamant that he had to pay for a full week. He finally pulled me into a separate room away from our group and tried to intimidate me. The VRBO website advertises amenities that the villa does NOT offer, including washer and dryer. They locked the door to laundry and charged for fresh linens/ towels. The pool was green with algae making swimming gross. The ability to “party till the wee hours” didn’t exist. They wouldn't allow anyone by the pool after 10pm and remotely locked out the music speakers. The advertised chef is the biggest scam. We booked 4 meals with the chef. While 16 people stayed in the Villa, management authorized (over two years of discussions) that our travel companions could participate in these meals. I gave Luiz, in writing, my entire groups’ names and passport numbers, as requested. Confusion with the management occurred because not all 16 staying in the Villa ate with the group. He counted everyone who walked in, regardless of whether they ate or not, by watching us through hidden cameras at the door. Or so he says. He also tried to charge us for 4 people using the amenities, because 4 people not staying there walked by the pool on a tour of the house. He would neither disclose the location of the cameras nor show us the footage as requested. NO ONE walked in that door who didn’t have prior management permission. The Chef took our uncooked food we purchased home and the leftover food was supposed to be for us but was eaten by house staff, who took it home. Upon checking out, he charged us double, because “more people ate than paid!" Then he kept our entire deposit because “I didn’t fill out the proper forms” on who was eating, despite giving all our info. He didn’t say otherwise the entire week we were there while he admittedly watched our every move. I can see why they try to have good security. At night this neighborhood is very scary. The management & owner, and Villa are frauds. I RECOMMEND HIGHLY: DO NOT STAY HERE!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

24 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic villa!

The villa in Copacabana is a special property, updated with a lot of really interesting touches and located in a quiet corner of a bustling city. Luiz and Lara and others on the staff were responsive and very helpful. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andre W.

2 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Awesome Experience!!!

No matter if it's your first visit to Rio, or if you are a seasoned veteran like myself...The Villa in Copacabana is the best place to stay for the full experience of Rio. It's located within walking distance of fresh food markets, retail shopping malls, the best restaurants and Copacabana Beach. Yet, it's located in a safe and secure local area so you get to mingle with those that have lived their for years to get the full experience of Rio. The home, the staff and the owner are all exceptional assets to ensure your stay in Rio exceeds all expectations. The Home: A well built structure that offers a livingroom, kitchen, dining room, bathroom and library on the 1st floor. This level makes for great gathering space for its guests and their visitors. It also has a glass ceiling that allows in natural light to complete the experience. The remaining floors have some of the best bedrooms that one can expect, complete with a pool on the top level. The Staff: An exceptional group of people that treated us as family. They provided insight on places to visit, eat and answers to our endless questions about Rio and its history. Thiago assisted with the best tour packeges to meet our needs. Mama Tereza showed us how to dance like the natives. She is also the best cook in the country (I miss that daily breakfast of fruits, pastries, meats and eggs made to order). Dilson made sure the house was always taken care of and ready to suit our every need. Laura and Pamela also ensured that we were well fed and the house was always cleaned. The Owner: Mike is very insightful and accomodating. Although I thought I knew the best that Rio had to offer to ensure my family, friends and I had an awesome experience... Mike opened my eyes to possibilities for the group that truly enhanced our stay. All in All, this was the best experience for my 50th Birthday, my God Sister's 40th Birthday, my Frat brother's 35th birthday and my Brother's 30th birthday. All are more than happy we chose to celebrate our special day at The Villa in Copacabana!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Thiago Bassi

The team is run by Thiago - university students studying IT and statistics. Lara and Andres do the housekeeping, painting, odds n ends, garden and Lara is a trained bartender.

Why they chose this property

When you add up the architecture, the interior design, the tropical gardens PLUS a team who absolutely loves their work and having fun - you create a special magic.