Close to ecotours, whale-watching, and more, this family-friendly vacation home brings it all within reach. Sao Conrado Beach is an easy 15-minute walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers covered onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make short work of the 11-minute drive to Ipanema Beach.

Spend some time at the nearby beach (enjoy the beach towels!), relax by the outdoor pool, or sip a drink in the hot tub of this 11141-sq-ft vacation home, which also features a garden. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis and billiards, or enjoy the free WiFi, TV, and stereo.

As you settle into this 5-bedroom, 7.5-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room, a dining area, a charcoal grill, and air conditioning. You can also use the jetted bathtub, plus other bathroom amenities like a bidet, a sauna, and towels. 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 access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.