Camboinhas Beach Apartment

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

Long-term renters welcome

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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.

I am from Oregon in the US, and divide my time between there and Brazil. I am a saxophonist, focused on jazz and Brazilian music — mainly choro, samba, and bossa nova. I speak English, Portuguese, and French.

Camboinhas is a quiet residential neighborhood in Niterói. The apartment is within a gated resort, with entrance monitored by a 24-hr doorman. It includes a lovely shaded micro-park, pool, restaurant, bar, and laundry service. Beach access is a block away, as is a string of restaurants on the bluff overlooking the beach. A wide cobblestone sidewalk that runs along the back side of the restaurants offers spectacular sunset views. The apartment faces the lagoon to the east so the veranda gets the sunrise and early morning sun. After about 10 AM, the veranda is shaded, and there is usually a breeze from the ocean that moderates the heat.

The apartment has two bedrooms, one bath, fully-functional kitchen, veranda with table & chairs, and a space with a sofa, TV, and dining table. Each bedroom has a double bed. The main bedroom has a large armoire and a work desk; the slightly smaller one has a bureau, two luggage racks, and an armchair. On the veranda you’ll find four beach chairs and an umbrella, as well as a drying rack. The kitchen has a full set of pots & pans, and complete dishware for four.