Ipanema - Beautiful one Bedroom Apartment in Arpoador
The best beach in Rio - Arpoador (the part of Ipanema beach with no cars and the cleanest water) is a 4 minute walk away, Copacabana beach is also 5 minutes away. Supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacy, etc. Are even closer - and there are two gyms around the corner. One block from the new subway station at Praça General Osorio which puts you downtown in 15 minutes (service at this stop is temporarily replaced by shuttle buses to the next stop in Copacabana - the Ipanema stop is temporarily closed for construction of a new subway line). There is a wonderful arts and crafts fair - the "Feira Hippy", every Sunday on this square. The bedroom has a large window with large view of the sky which looks out on the interior of a huge block with trees. The apartment is very quiet and has morning sunlight,
1. The internet is very fast - a cable hook up with 10 mega's + wireless access. Also DVD player, cable RV TV with many stations including local, Tele-Cine, Discovery, Nat. Geographic, Universal, etc. The kitchen is fully equipped with full size refrigerator, 4-burner stove, microwave, stainless steel cooking ware, and electric oven. The raised sink in the main bathroom has hot water in the tap - a rare item for Brazilian houses and there is a second bathroom with toilet and shower. It sleeps four people in total comfort.
3. Safety - This is a very safe block. Taxi stand and bus stops are literally 10 steps from the apartment entrance.
4. Neighborhood - There are many restaurants, pharmacies, internet cafes, etc. On the block and between the square (Praça General Osorio) and the building which are open late - lots of people on the street and no lonely blocks to walk - and 24 hour doorman. It is a great family neighborhood and very safe.
***We are currently accepting requests for the 2014 World Cup. Please contact an Owner Direct Reservationist regarding special rates.***