A short distance from windsurfing, surfing, and more, this smoke-free apartment lets you experience it all. Praia da Barra da Tijuca is within an easy 13-minute walk and Pepe Beach is also a quick 9-minute walk away, so leave your car at the property, which offers covered onsite parking. Check out other neighborhoods and see more of Rio de Janeiro by hopping on a metro at Jardim Oceânico Station, just a short 9-minute walk away.

Relax by the communal pool or sip a drink in the garden of this 250-sq-ft apartment. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi, cable/satellite TV, and DVD player.

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom rental features a living room, a dining area, air conditioning, and a desk. In addition, there's a jetted tub, along with a sauna, towels, and soap. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And because there's a washing machine, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.