If you're planning a vacation to Florianpolis (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 home on one of the best beaches in Florianpolis Brazil, a beach called Praia Mole' (pronounced Prya Moley).
I have personally lived in Florianpolis 6-10 months per year since 2004 and I'm now married to a Brazilian woman who has lived in Florianpolis her entire life so you can trust that we know the area extremely well and we can get you dialed in at a fraction of the price others are charging for similar accommodations. But first...
If you're planning a Florianpolis Vacation, there's 3 things you need to know...
1. You're going to have the
time of your life!
2. Most Brazil Hotels are not very
nice or clean, and...
3. Location is absolutely
EVERYTHING, especially in high season!
Location, Location...
When searching for a vacation home to rent in Florianpolis Brazil, your location is very critical, especially in high season when afternoon traffic comes to a standstill for 4-6 hours per day. This is caused by the thousands of beachgoers attempting to leave the beach at approximately the same time on the tiny 2 lane roads (1 lane in each direction). The only way to avoid this traffic is to either avoid the beach (not an option) or get yourself a nice vacation home that is walking distance to the beach, preferably a beach named Praia Mole. My townhouse is located on a narrow strip of land (about 300 yards wide) sandwiched between Praia Mole' beach and a large salt-water lagoon. We call this area the "Filet Mignon" of Florianpolis due to its extremely beautiful, convenient, and desirable location year-round. As the golden rule of real estate goes, location is everything. To put the location into perspective, the average townhouse in our complex currently sells for about $225,000 USD (with no upgrades) while the same house 2-3 blocks in either direction would cost you about $50,000 USD. Why? Because Praia Mole' is surrounded by small mountains at each end. Go too far in either direction and you're no longer within a comfortable walking distance of the beach, unless you enjoy trekking over mountains in 98 degree heat with 100% humidity.
Additional conveniences are the distance of nightlife, high-end shopping malls, grocery stores, bars, and restaurants, all within 10-20 minute drive. 75% of Florianpolis nightlife is within a 5-10 minute drive of the house, with one nightclub (Latitude) just a 5-min walk away. The rest of the nightlife is in the town of Centro (a 20-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 the peak of high season.
Florianpolis, Brazil
Florianpolis (often called Floripa) is the capital of Santa Catarina, a large state in south Brazil. 90% of Florianpolis city resides on a large island (about 22 miles long and 4 miles wide) connected to the mainland by a bridge. Florianpolis 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.
Florianpolis Rental Accommodations
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 3rd & 4th Bedrooms (2 rooms Downstairs Convertible to
Additional Bedrooms if/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 kithen 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)
Florianpolis 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
Florianpolis Nightlife & Population
The population of Florianpolis 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, Florianpolis is home to about 6 different universities so approximately 75% of the population is between the ages of 18 and 25 (about 70% women), which explains why Florianpolis has some of the best nightlife in South America. There seems to be enough young energy in Florianpolis to power the world! Come experience what words can barely describe...
Florianpolis PhotosTo see larger photos of my Florianpolis Vacation home, please visit the Accommodations page. For photos of surrounding beaches and nightlife, contact me and I'll send you lots more photos.
Contact Owner
If you're interest in renting my Florianpolis 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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