Casa Rústica de Santa Teresa

Close to the bay, this smoke-free vacation home brings it all within reach. Largo do Guimarães is an easy 12-minute walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers covered onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make short work of the 4-minute drive to Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí. Check out other neighborhoods and see more of Rio de Janeiro by hopping on a metro at either Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop, a short 9-minute walk away, or Vista Alegre Tram Stop, 10 minutes away.

Relax in the garden or sip a drink on the porch or lanai of this vacation home. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

No need to pay for a restaurant every night, when you've got an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator on hand, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a lobster pot. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, towels, and toilet paper. And because there's access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing. Other amenities include bed sheets, an ironing board, air conditioning, and a dining table.