A list by Eva Schulz & Kim Moore. Updated September 2025.
We have created a list with the best private villas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Set in Rio de Janeiro and only 1.2 km from Barra de Guaratiba Beach, Pé nas trilhas offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has quiet street views and is 43 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens and 45 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. The accommodation features private check-in and check-out and a minimarket for guests.
The spacious holiday home with a terrace and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a shower. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rio de Janeiro, like hiking and walking tours. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at Pé nas trilhas.
Tijuca Forest National Park is 47 km from the accommodation, while Maracanã Stadium is 48 km away. Jacarepaguá Airport is 25 km from the property.Show full description
Featuring quiet street views, Casa aconchegante em Vila Valqueire provides accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge, around 23 km from Museum of Tomorrow. The air-conditioned accommodation is 17 km from Maracanã Stadium, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from AquaRio Rio Marine Aquarium.
The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with garden views. This holiday home also provides guests with a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rio de Janeiro, like hiking.
Escadaria Selarón is 24 km from Casa aconchegante em Vila Valqueire, while Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro is 25 km away. Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport is 23 km from the property.Show full description
Set in Rio de Janeiro, 2.1 km from Barra da Tijuca Beach and 17 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens, Casa Chalé na Barra da Tijuca Com Piscina Próximo a Praia offers a private beach area and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property has a pool with a view and is situated 18 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. Facilities for disabled guests are also available.
The holiday home is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with pool views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the inner courtyard views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.
Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.
Outdoor play equipment is also available at the holiday home, while guests can also relax in the garden.
Tijuca Forest National Park is 21 km from Casa Chalé na Barra da Tijuca Com Piscina Próximo a Praia, while Maracanã Stadium is 25 km from the property. Santos Dumont Airport is 27 km away.Show full description
Opened December 2023. Set in Rio de Janeiro, the recently renovated Casa da Carioca com vista para Floresta Tijuca offers accommodation 4.3 km from Maracanã Stadium and 9.2 km from Escadaria Selarón. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. Museum of Tomorrow is 11 km away and Rodrigo de Freitas Lake is 13 km from the holiday home.
The holiday home has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property offers city views.
Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro is 10 km from Casa da Carioca com vista para Floresta Tijuca, while AquaRio Rio Marine Aquarium is 10 km from the property. Santos Dumont Airport is 11 km away.Show full description
Opened April 2024. Located within the Barra da Tijuca district in Rio de Janeiro, Casa Jd Oceanico - Barra da Tijuca -RJ has air conditioning, a patio, and garden views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Barra da Tijuca Beach.
This holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 14 km from the holiday home, while Rodrigo de Freitas Lake is 16 km away. Jacarepaguá Airport is 9 km from the property.Show full description
Situated in Rio de Janeiro, Lapinha 40 Graus Studio features accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.5 km from Flamengo Beach. The holiday home has a sauna and a 24-hour front desk.
The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with city views. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site modern restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails.
Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.
Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Escadaria Selarón, Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro and Modern Art Museum. Santos Dumont Airport is 2 km from the property.Show full description
Set just 28 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens, 2 Quartos com Varanda a 300m RioCentro Wi-Fi 120mbps e Cozinha Completa - Condomínio com Piscina, Estacionamento, Portaria 24h e Parquinho Infantil - Apartamento indicado para Grupos, Hóspedes a Trabalho e Crianças features accommodation in Rio de Janeiro with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a lift. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The holiday home offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.
The holiday home provides guests with a balcony, mountain views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. Some units feature a private pool featuring pool views. At the holiday home, the units have bed linen and towels.
A bar can be found on-site.
Maracanã Stadium is 28 km from the holiday home, while Rodrigo de Freitas Lake is 30 km from the property. Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport is 34 km away.Show full description
Copaestilo is a beachfront property situated in Rio de Janeiro, 500 metres from Copacabana Beach and 3.2 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.8 km from Sugarloaf Mountain.
The 1-bedroom holiday home has a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The property offers inner courtyard views.
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 6.6 km from the holiday home, while Escadaria Selarón is 10 km from the property. Santos Dumont Airport is 11 km away.Show full description
Opened December 2024. Set in Rio de Janeiro, the recently renovated Casa da Floresta offers accommodation 39 km from Maracanã Stadium and 39 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens. The air-conditioned accommodation is 40 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony with mountain views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views.
Guests at the holiday home can enjoy darts on-site, or hiking in the surroundings.
Tijuca Forest National Park is 43 km from Casa da Floresta, while AquaRio Rio Marine Aquarium is 44 km from the property. Jacarepaguá Airport is 20 km away.Show full description
Located in Rio de Janeiro, 600 metres from Pontal Beach and 32 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens, Praiana do Luquinhas - Macumba / Pontal / RicoSurf provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. This recently renovated holiday home is located 34 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake and 36 km from Tijuca Forest National Park. Outdoor seating is also available at the holiday home.
The holiday home with a terrace and city views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
For those nights when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered and cook on the barbecue.
Guests at Praiana do Luquinhas - Macumba / Pontal / RicoSurf will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rio de Janeiro, like windsurfing, diving and fishing. If you would like to discover the area, canoeing, hiking and bike tours are possible in the surroundings.
Maracanã Stadium is 37 km from the accommodation, while Christ the Redeemer is 42 km away. Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport is 43 km from the property.Show full description
Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Aconchego Casa de Praia - Arraial do Cabo is situated in Rio de Janeiro, 700 metres from Independence Square and less than 1 km from Hermenegildo Barcellos Stadium. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 400 metres from Praia Grande Beach.
The holiday home with a balcony and garden views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and kitchenware, and 2 bathrooms with a shower.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rio de Janeiro, like diving, fishing and hiking. Aconchego Casa de Praia - Arraial do Cabo has a picnic area and a barbecue.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Arraial do Cabo City Hall, Oceanographic Museum and Nossa Senhora dos Remedios Church. Cabo Frio International Airport is 8 km away.Show full description
Set in Rio de Janeiro, Casa Griebeler 01 offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. This villa features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. Maracanã Stadium is 14 km away and AquaRio Rio Marine Aquarium is 19 km from the villa.
The villa with a balcony and pool views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with an oven and a microwave, and 4 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the villa. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Museum of Tomorrow is 20 km from the villa, while Escadaria Selarón is 21 km away. Jacarepaguá Airport is 16 km from the property.Show full description
Situated in Rio de Janeiro, Casa Griebeler 02 features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. This villa provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. Museum of Tomorrow is 20 km from the villa and Escadaria Selarón is 21 km away.
The villa with a balcony and pool views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the villa. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Maracanã Stadium is 14 km from the villa, while AquaRio Rio Marine Aquarium is 19 km from the property. Jacarepaguá Airport is 16 km away.Show full description
Opened July 2024. Loft Marambaia is a beachfront property located in Rio de Janeiro, 1.4 km from Barra de Guaratiba Beach and 43 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens. The property is around 45 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake, 47 km from Tijuca Forest National Park and 48 km from Maracanã Stadium. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home has a fitness room.
The holiday home with a balcony and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace.
Jacarepaguá Airport is 24 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Newly opened, May 2025. Located in Rio de Janeiro, just 1.8 km from Barra da Tijuca Beach, Casa com piscina e churrasqueria privativa na praia do Pepê a apenas 80 metros do mar provides beachfront accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and free WiFi. The air-conditioned accommodation is 14 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens. The property is non-smoking and is set 15 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake.
The villa with a patio and garden views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 3 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. The property offers inner courtyard views.
Tijuca Forest National Park is 18 km from the villa, while Sugarloaf Mountain is 20 km away. Jacarepaguá Airport is 11 km from the property.Show full description
Opened December 2023. Featuring quiet street views, Casa linda em Campo Grande rj is located in Rio de Janeiro, around 50 km from AquaRio Rio Marine Aquarium. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 48 km from Maracanã Stadium.
The air-conditioned holiday home is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 2 bathrooms. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home.
Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport is 45 km away.Show full description
Located in Rio de Janeiro within 600 metres of Tamoios Beach and 22 km of Baía de Guanabara, Carvalho de Paquetá provides rooms with free WiFi. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a balcony. The holiday home features family rooms.
Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the holiday home, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels.
AquaRio Rio Marine Aquarium is 35 km from the holiday home, while Maracanã Stadium is 35 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is 38 km from the property.Show full description
Opened December 2024. Less than 1 km from Barra de Guaratiba Beach, Casa Azul is a recently renovated property situated in Rio de Janeiro and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. With city views, this accommodation provides a patio. The holiday home has family rooms.
The holiday home provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower. A balcony with mountain views is offered in every unit. At the holiday home, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.
For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue.
Guests at the holiday home can enjoy table tennis on-site, or go hiking or walking tours in the surroundings.
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 44 km from Casa Azul, while Rodrigo de Freitas Lake is 45 km away. Jacarepaguá Airport is 25 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Situated in Rio de Janeiro, 32 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens and 33 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake, Secret Recreio offers free bikes and air conditioning. The property has garden views and is 36 km from Tijuca Forest National Park and 36 km from Maracanã Stadium. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Pontal Beach is 300 metres away.
The 1-bedroom holiday home has a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests at the holiday home can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Christ the Redeemer is 42 km from Secret Recreio, while AquaRio Rio Marine Aquarium is 42 km from the property. Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport is 43 km away.Show full description
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