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Florianopolis Vacation Rental, Steps to Beach, Best Location on the Island...

If you're planning a vacation to Florianopolis Brazil or just looking for a nice place to stay, then look no further! My name is Don and I'm an American who owns a very nice vacation rental on one of the best beaches in Florianopolis Brazil, a beach called Praia Mole (pronounced Prya Moley).

Praia Mole is one of the most popular beaches in Florianopolis due to it's convenient location, beautiful people, and pumping surf. My Praia Mole beach house puts you right in the middle of all the action but far enough from the road that you hear nothing but birds. Please contact me for availability.

Your VIP Connection

I have personally lived in Florianopolis 6-10 months per year since 2004 and I'm now married to a Brazilian woman who has lived in Floripa her entire life so you can trust that we know the area well and can get you quickly dialed in with VIP tour guides, designated drivers, and all. But first, if you're planning a Florianopolis Vacation, there's 3 things you should know...

1. You're going to have the time of your life!
2. Most Brazil Hotels are poorly maintained, and...
3. Location is absolutely EVERYTHING, especially during high season!

Location, Location...

When searching for a Florianopolis vacation rental in Brazil, your location is very critical, especially in high season when afternoon beach traffic comes to a standstill from 2-9 pm every day. This is caused by thousands of beachgoers attempting to leave the beach at approximately the same time on the small two-lane roads (1 lane in each direction). The only way to avoid this traffic is to either avoid the beach (which is not an option) or get yourself a nice Florianopolis vacation home that is within walking distance to the beach, preferably a beach named Praia Mole. My Florianopolis beach house is located on a narrow strip of land (about 300 yards wide) sandwiched between Praia Mole beach and a large salt-water lagoon (see photo below). We call this area the "Filet Mignon" of Florianopolis due to its extremely beautiful, convenient, and desirable location year-round. As the golden rule of real estate goes, location is everything. Please contact owner for availability.

To put the value of this location into perspective, the average townhouse in our complex sells for about 2-3 times the price of a comparable house just a few blocks away in either direction. Why? Because housing is very limited here and Praia Mole beach is surrounded by a hill at each end (visible in the photo above). If you go more than a block or two in either direction, you're no longer within a comfortable walking distance of the beach, unless you enjoy trekking over mountains in 95 degree heat with 95% humidity. My Floripa beach house is located in a gated townhouse complex directly across the street from Praia Mole beach, just a 5 minute walk from door to sand. Please contact owner for availability.

The Lagoon

On the opposite side of the housing complex is the most beautiful part of the giant lagoon visible in the photo directly above. The photo at the very top of this page (with the large granite rocks protruding from the water) was taken by me from the dock directly behind our complex, just a 5-minute walk on the nature trail through the jungle. This is an incredibly beautiful and peaceful area for swimming and sunbathing, usually with nobody around.

Additional conveniences of Praia Mole Beach are the distance of nightlife, high-end shopping malls, grocery stores, bars, restaurants, and gyms all within 5-20 minute drive. 75% of Florianopolis nightlife is within a 5-10 minute drive of the house, with one nightclub (Latitude) just a 5 minute walk away. The rest of the nightlife is in the town of Centro (a 25-min drive) with 2 nightclubs on the north end of the island (a 40-min drive). However, the nightclubs on the north end of the island only open during the peak of high season (mid Dec - Feb), as the area becomes a ghost town outside peak season. For a better visual, take a look at this Map of Florianopolis.

Florianopolis, Brazil

Florianopolis (often called Floripa) is the capital of Santa Catarina, a large state in south Brazil. 90% of Florianopolis city resides on a large island (about 22 miles long and 4 miles wide) connected to the mainland by a bridge. Florianopolis Island has 42 different beaches and several beautiful large lagoons (or salt water lakes open to the sea). The largest lagoon is located just behind our housing complex. In this lagoon, you can take a guided boat tour to the far end where there is a small fishing village with no roads in or out. The only access is by boat. Once there, you can have an authentic Brazilian style fish lunch on the water, trek through the jungle to a waterfall, or just go for a swim in the glassy waters of the lagoon.

Florianopolis Rental Accommodations

- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 3rd & 4th Bedrooms (2 rooms Downstairs Convertible to Additional Bedrooms when needed)
- Private Jacuzzi nestled in a wooden gazebo in a private backyard
- High Speed Wireless DSL Internet (bring your laptop, extend your stay, and work from Brazil)
- US VOIP phone line (unlimited free calling to the USA)
- Air conditioning and multiple floor fans for those warm nights
- Bath Towels, Linens & Blankets
- In-house washer & dryer (Save money on airline bag fees, pack light & wash your clothes here)
- Complete kitchen with microwave
- 3 surfboards (1 Longboard (9ft) and 2 short boards (6'5)
- Personal Nightlife Guide & Designated Driver (optional $60/night)
- Deep Discounts on Car Rentals (about half the price of Avis and Hertz)

- Please contact owner for availability.

Florianopolis Activities

- Surfing (some of the best surfing is right at Praia Mole beach in front of the housing complex)
- Sun bathing & people watching
- Paragliding (right at Praia Mole')
- Sand Boarding (huge sand dunes and board rentals 5 minutes away)
- Wake Boarding (in the huge lagoon directly behind the complex)
- Deep Sea Sport Fishing (My personal hookup, you won't find this option anywhere else!)
- Nightclubbing & Dancing (some of the best nightlife in South America)
- River Rafting
- Nature/Jungle Hiking

Florianopolis Nightlife & Population

The population of Florianopolis Island is approximately 300,000 (people living on the island) and over 1 million during high season as vacationers come flooding in to enjoy the unforgettable beach activities & nightlife. Beach activities usually start with surfing, swimming & sunbathing and end with drinking & dancing into the sunset at the many beach bars with DJs spinning and all. If that's not enough, Florianopolis is home to at least 8 different universities so approximately 75% of the population is between the ages of 18 and 25 (about 70% women), which explains why Florianopolis has some of the best nightlife in South America. There seems to be enough young energy in Florianopolis to power the world.

VIP Nightlife Guides & Designated Drivers

Don't waste a week trying to figure things out on your own, and don't get caught drinking & driving! For about $50 (plus cover fees) you can hire one of my bilingual tour guides who can make VIP table reservation at the best nightclubs on the best nights of the week (he'll know where to go and when). He can also double as your designated driver and provide translation services for you and your new Brazilian friends. Want to take a day trip to another city or go river rafting? No problem, just hire a guide for the day so you don't get lost and don't have to worry about drinking & driving. They know their way around both the island and the continent.

Florianopolis Photos

To see larger photos of my Florianopolis Vacation home and other photos of Floripa, please visit the Florianopolis Photos page. For photos of surrounding beaches and nightlife, contact me and I'll send you a link to 150 more photos of Florianopolis.

Contact Owner

If you're interested in renting my Florianopolis Vacation Home, please call me at the number below or contact me through my contact form. I will get back to you ASAP with a quote and availability.

Muito Obrigado,

Don Guy
714-374-4953 (USA)

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