My Building is the Yellow building Rua Visconde de Piraja 22 unit #506
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America (THIS UNIT IS FOR SALE OR SWAP FOR YOUR CONDO IN IPANEMA) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
NEW NEW NEWS FLASH.-- My condo now has HIGH SPEED INTERNET!!
Please know that this high speed internet is the best Brasil has to offer- It does go down from time to time. We are at the mercy of the cable/internet company. Its not the USA.
"This property has been completely refurbished to US luxury standards with all the amenities one expects in a four-star US property. If you have questions about the difference between this property and other Ipanema properties please inquire"
Besides the good location of my property in Ipanema you can also have the facilities of a beach service right in front of the Fasano hotel on Ipanema beach on the Fasano stand with Wagner- He will provide everything: chairs, towels, umbrellas on a family area.
You will only pay for drinks. BESURE TO TIP WAGNER AT LEAST 20 REAL
Here are 2 Referrals from two of my Guest:
Hi Mark,
What a fantastic job you and your team have done on the condo. The place is fixed up first class and it's convenient to everything. Roberto and Chris were great in making things happen when I wanted to do various activates. You are lucky to have two locals who you can trust and know the city so well. What a bonus for any future visitors. I look forward to staying there again and maybe meeting up with you.
Thanks for being straight up with me in all of our arrangements.
Norm
Mark,
Got back to Los Angeles yesterday and wanted to thank you for the use of your condo. I had a great time and the many tips and recommendations you offered paid off tremendously. Roberto was great picking me up at the airport and checking in periodically to make sure things were going ok. Your place is fantastic and I intend to make a return trip in the future likely wanting to rent your place out again.
Feel free to use me as a reference or review on your site. I may contact you in the future to get some advise on possibly purchasing a place of my own.
Thanks
Randy
Dear Guys & Gals
This is addressed to those of you who are looking forward coming to the wonderful city of rio de janeiro. My name is Cris. Your future host. I'm here to introduce myself as Mark's Driver and your tour guide. I want you to be sure you are coming to stay in what the best there is in accommodations in a private building in the whole city.
Anything you might think of there is in our apartment. I'm not talking about the obvious big staff, but little things as glassware, silverware, iron, iron board, sheets, sheet covers and more. All quality made. Besides all the beautiful Ipanema can offer you, you will have at very little cost, your exclusive tourist guide. His name is Chris. He's able to show you all rio and surrounding cities historical fun spots. Please feel free to contact us either for information's or suggestions.
Crazy About Meeting You,
Cris
Your Driver and Tour Guide
This beautiful, Non-Smoking, one-bedroom apartment is located in Ipanema, less than two blocks from Ipanema & Farme Beach. It is equipped with air conditioning, cable TV (English-spoken channels), CD player, complete kitchen with freezer, refrigerator, microwave, as well as a washing machine and dryer. It is a big apartment, about 650 square feet, and accommodates two people very comfortably.
Please ask for more information. I would advise a couple or one person to stay here. There are Tourist police on every block that can help with any possible problem you may have. They speak english and spanish. Close to Help Disco and across the street from Centauros Bath House. The Best and biggest Bath house in Rio de Janeiro.
If you come to Rio de Janeiro often and are tired of being told that your unit is a very nice unit only to find out that it is nice only by Brazilian standards. If this has happened to you then you must see my apartment. I am a upper class-type American and I have spent way to much money on renovating and decorating this place. You will find it to be very high end. You will feel like a King and or Queen staying in this fabulously decorated and renovated apartment. It is appointed with local artist oil paintings.- Very Nice!!!
Ipanema beach is the "hippest" and most secure beach in Rio de Janeiro today. It has Grocery stores, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, banks, post office, and Internet cafes are around the corner. Everywhere is very close in Ipanema.
Neighborhood - Ipanema and Leblon are the safest and most well-kept neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro and have the most nightlife when it comes to great restaurants, clubs, and bars. If you are considering Copacabana, be sure you hop online or go to your bookstore and do the research.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Elevator (2)
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD (2)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Communications
- Cell Phone: you can rent a cell phone from Don he is a american and speeks english-- is rio phone is 2522-1259--I think he chares $R8.00 real per day
- Broadband Internet: High speed internet cable for your Lap Top computer- Please know its the best Brasil has to offer. It does go down from time to time. We are at the mercy of the cable/internet company. Its not the USA
- Other Amenities
- Air Conditioning,
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Beach
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season .. (12/01-03/31) .. $109/night 1-6 nights (3 night min)
$99/night 7 or more nights.
Low Season ... (04/01-11/30) .. $ 99.00/night 1-6 nights (3 night min).
$89.00/night 7 or more nights.
New Years .... (12/24-01/04) .. $250/per night (7 night min)special
Carnival ..... $250/night (7 night min).
My driver will pick you up at the Airport and check you in he speaks English
he charges 100 real for this. His name is Cris
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Ipanema Beach - Fabulous Brand New & Totally Renovated
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Rio de Janeiro
I bought this condo at this building and this location because it is close to everything… it is a short 2 block walk to the beach, Postal 8. There is a new metro this is being built next to my condo. Open date is about December 2009. There are shops and groceries store right at your front door. It is in Ipanema nut close to Copacabana. The building is on a main street so cabs come by 24 hours a day. It has a nice entrance with 24 hour doormen.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
You are close to cafés and shops the beach – this condo has internet and a business center.
Owner's Map of Rio de Janeiro
Hi, My name is Mark McCleskey and I am a vacation condo owner junkie--- I just did not know when to quit... I now own 21 properties all over the world. 9 are condos that are vacation condos. I think of them as my own personal homes that I also rent out... sooooo when you stay at one my signture designer vacation condos you can be sure that they are special in every way. If you dont know this yet its good to know. Most people treat there vacation condos as a business and only upgrade or fix when its way to late if at all. Call me crazy but I love my condos as though they are my chrildren. I want to always be proud of them and work hard doing just that all the time. Happy days are here, Enjoy, Mark
Property Photos
- My Building is the Yellow building Rua Visconde de Piraja 22 unit #506 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Apartment Just 2 Blocks from Ipanema Beach!
- Living room set looking up at the Cable TV (with USA chanels) & DVD - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Apartment Just 2 Blocks from Ipanema Beach!
- Busness Center with internet- AWSOM!!!!!! - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Apartment Just 2 Blocks from Ipanema Beach!
- Bed Room Includes Hanging TV & DVD Fabulous mattress and bedding-cool!!!
- Bath room sink & mirror- Beautiful !!!
- Hot Tub Type big Bath tub and Shower- Cool !!!!
- Kitchen and Living room including Washer and Dryer, TV & DVD
- My Condo is located at the RED DOT!!!
- Wagner at the FASANO hotel beach stand - waiting to serve you- ask for details
- Cris- your Driver- see moor about cris in the comments section of my web site
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