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The Best of Boa Viagem Beach/Protective Coral Reefs/Close to Everything
Beachfront apartment with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61291.7 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Boa Viagem Beach
- Place, Shopping Recife
- Place, Shopping RioMar
- Airport, Recife (REC-Guararapes Intl.)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2nd Guest Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Master Suite
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Master Suite
Toilet · Shower only
Service Area Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
The Best of Boa Viagem Beach/Protective Coral Reefs/Close to Everything
This is our home in Brazil where we come to escape the cold and wet winters in the U.S. We recently purchased this apartment and completely remodeled and furnished it with all new furniture and appliances. We occupied it for the first time in November, 2016. So, if you are looking for a very comfortable home environment that is maintained to very high standards of maintenance and cleanliness, located in the very best part of Boa Viagem Beach, this is the apartment for you. The 1300 square feet/120 square meters of living space provide for ample comfort.
The most attractive feature of the apartment is the living room veranda. We removed the veranda door and part of the wall, making the veranda part of the living room. To maximize the light and the ocean view, we had accordion windows (janelas cortinas) installed that, when retracted, bring the outdoors in. Then we raised the veranda floor 10 inches/26 cm, which provides a gorgeous view of the beach through the 12-foot-wide window. With the large windows, you are able to enjoy the cooling, gentle breezes of the ever-present trade winds.
The apartment is located on the 10th floor of the apartment building, affording an excellent view of the beach from the living room and two of the bedrooms. The beach is literally just across the street from the apartment building. The water is warm all year round, and at low tide, protective coral reefs provide for safe swimming at this section of the beach.. There are 4.54 miles of broad sidewalks and dedicated bike paths along Boa Viagem Beach. Joggers and walkers are seen at all hours of the day and early evening, getting in their daily workouts. There are several exercise stations along the Avenida available for public use at no cost. Also, there are tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts and a skate park. There are bicycle rental stations located along the Avenida, as well as several very nice playground areas for children. All of these things are only a 10-20 minute walk from our apartment.
Within walking distance are found many restaurants, supermarkets, bakeries, banks, pharmacies, hotels, and much more. The Bairro (Neighborhood) of Boa Viagem is the most upscale part of Recife, known for its quality restaurants, popular nightclubs, and large shopping centers.
Boa Viagem is clearly the most sought-after neighborhood in the city. Our apartment is located in the best section of the beach for safe swimming and proximity to restaurants, etc.
The most attractive feature of the apartment is the living room veranda. We removed the veranda door and part of the wall, making the veranda part of the living room. To maximize the light and the ocean view, we had accordion windows (janelas cortinas) installed that, when retracted, bring the outdoors in. Then we raised the veranda floor 10 inches/26 cm, which provides a gorgeous view of the beach through the 12-foot-wide window. With the large windows, you are able to enjoy the cooling, gentle breezes of the ever-present trade winds.
The apartment is located on the 10th floor of the apartment building, affording an excellent view of the beach from the living room and two of the bedrooms. The beach is literally just across the street from the apartment building. The water is warm all year round, and at low tide, protective coral reefs provide for safe swimming at this section of the beach.. There are 4.54 miles of broad sidewalks and dedicated bike paths along Boa Viagem Beach. Joggers and walkers are seen at all hours of the day and early evening, getting in their daily workouts. There are several exercise stations along the Avenida available for public use at no cost. Also, there are tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts and a skate park. There are bicycle rental stations located along the Avenida, as well as several very nice playground areas for children. All of these things are only a 10-20 minute walk from our apartment.
Within walking distance are found many restaurants, supermarkets, bakeries, banks, pharmacies, hotels, and much more. The Bairro (Neighborhood) of Boa Viagem is the most upscale part of Recife, known for its quality restaurants, popular nightclubs, and large shopping centers.
Boa Viagem is clearly the most sought-after neighborhood in the city. Our apartment is located in the best section of the beach for safe swimming and proximity to restaurants, etc.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Recife
Located on the beach, this apartment is in Boa Viagem, a neighbourhood in Recife. Francisco Brennand Sculpture Park and Cinco Pontas Fort are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shopping Recife and Shopping RioMar. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho, or consider a night out at Joaquim Cardozo Theater. Scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Recife, Pernambuco
What's nearby
- Boa Viagem Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Pina Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Shopping Recife - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Praça Boa Viagem - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
- Shopping RioMar - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cia do Chopp - 6 min walk
- Bar do Paulinho - 6 min walk
- Ponto do Açaí Quiosque 15 Av. Boa Viagem - 2 min walk
- Armazém Central - 4 min walk
- Giro Praia - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Bob and Dalva Crites
Bob grew up in a small town near Eugene, Oregon, USA. Dalva, his wife, was born and raised in Recife, Brazil, where she has a large extended family. Attracted to adventure and foreign lands, Bob first came to know Brazil as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Later, he served as an Associate Peace Corps Director in Guatemala. His love of people led him to a career in school counseling, during which time he founded a small nonprofit organization that provided academic scholarships to impoverished Brazilian and Tanzania children.
He has degrees from the University of Washington and the University of Oregon. For 16 years he was a member of the Metropolitan Rotary Club of Eugene, Oregon.
He published a memoir in 2021 - "No Ghosts in the Graveyard, The Lifetime Adventures of a Small-Town Oregon Boy", by Bob Crites. It is available on amazon.com in ebook and print versions.
Dalva is a living encyclopedia of Brazilian music and northeast Brazilian culture. She is renowned among family and friends for her delicious, traditional regional cuisine. As a quintessential northeasterner, she is passionate about her northeastern culture and its traditions. To know Dalva is to love her. She is an unofficial Brazilian ambassador par excellence. Interestingly, she is a citizen of Brazil, Italy (her grandfather immigrated to Brazil), and the United States. She thinks that three passports are enough. In retirement, Bob and Dalva split their time between living in Eugene, Oregon, and Recife, Brazil.
For more information, read Bob’s published memoirs “No Ghosts in the Graveyard: The Lifetime Adventures of a Small-Town Oregon Boy”, available on Amazon.
He has degrees from the University of Washington and the University of Oregon. For 16 years he was a member of the Metropolitan Rotary Club of Eugene, Oregon.
He published a memoir in 2021 - "No Ghosts in the Graveyard, The Lifetime Adventures of a Small-Town Oregon Boy", by Bob Crites. It is available on amazon.com in ebook and print versions.
Dalva is a living encyclopedia of Brazilian music and northeast Brazilian culture. She is renowned among family and friends for her delicious, traditional regional cuisine. As a quintessential northeasterner, she is passionate about her northeastern culture and its traditions. To know Dalva is to love her. She is an unofficial Brazilian ambassador par excellence. Interestingly, she is a citizen of Brazil, Italy (her grandfather immigrated to Brazil), and the United States. She thinks that three passports are enough. In retirement, Bob and Dalva split their time between living in Eugene, Oregon, and Recife, Brazil.
For more information, read Bob’s published memoirs “No Ghosts in the Graveyard: The Lifetime Adventures of a Small-Town Oregon Boy”, available on Amazon.
Why they chose this property
Location, Location, Location.
Avenida Boa Viagem is the most prestigious address in Recife. This is because the avenue runs the length of Boa Viagem Beach, which is the most beautiful beach in Recife; and the city government maintains the sidewalks and bike/jogging paths in excellent condition. The beach itself is kept very clean.
The apartment attracted us because of the size of its living space and the fact that the apartment throughout is well lit and well ventilated by the cooling ocean breezes. It is located on the 10th floor with a good view of the ocean.
An important feature to us was the close proximity to restaurants, bars, pharmacies, bakeries, supermarkets and other businesses and services, including a hospital.
Avenida Boa Viagem is the most prestigious address in Recife. This is because the avenue runs the length of Boa Viagem Beach, which is the most beautiful beach in Recife; and the city government maintains the sidewalks and bike/jogging paths in excellent condition. The beach itself is kept very clean.
The apartment attracted us because of the size of its living space and the fact that the apartment throughout is well lit and well ventilated by the cooling ocean breezes. It is located on the 10th floor with a good view of the ocean.
An important feature to us was the close proximity to restaurants, bars, pharmacies, bakeries, supermarkets and other businesses and services, including a hospital.
What makes this property unique
I sold my Brazilian automobile because everything is so close. From the apartment, I can either walk to my destination, or take a short taxi ride to whereever I want to go.
On this listing, be sure to look at the list of destinations very close to our apartment, with the walking times and distances noted. You will readily understand why this is a perfect place to spend your vacation.
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HERE IS A TYPICAL RATING
American, Hugh S., and his Brazilian wife and daughter spent 24 nights at our apartment in January 2021.
"We spent nearly a month at the beachfront VRBO property owned by Bob and Dalva, and it continually surpassed our expectations. The owners seem to have thought of everything. For example, they have raised the main living space that looks out over the ocean higher to allow for spectacular views when seated. The kitchen connects to the main living space--another nice touch. The main room was well-ventilated without AC (even in the summer month we were there) and the bedroom AC worked wonderfully. All the appliances and internet worked extremely well.
We found the location to be ideal for our needs. The stretch of beach that is in front of the apartment building is really ideal for kids to swim and for adults to run, walk or socialize. The owners are responsive to all details. In short, we can't imagine a better place for a couple or family who want to spend time in Recife / Boa Viagem!"
On this listing, be sure to look at the list of destinations very close to our apartment, with the walking times and distances noted. You will readily understand why this is a perfect place to spend your vacation.
_____________________________________________________________________________
HERE IS A TYPICAL RATING
American, Hugh S., and his Brazilian wife and daughter spent 24 nights at our apartment in January 2021.
"We spent nearly a month at the beachfront VRBO property owned by Bob and Dalva, and it continually surpassed our expectations. The owners seem to have thought of everything. For example, they have raised the main living space that looks out over the ocean higher to allow for spectacular views when seated. The kitchen connects to the main living space--another nice touch. The main room was well-ventilated without AC (even in the summer month we were there) and the bedroom AC worked wonderfully. All the appliances and internet worked extremely well.
We found the location to be ideal for our needs. The stretch of beach that is in front of the apartment building is really ideal for kids to swim and for adults to run, walk or socialize. The owners are responsive to all details. In short, we can't imagine a better place for a couple or family who want to spend time in Recife / Boa Viagem!"
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