# São Conrado · Rio (saoconradorio.com) > The website of one rental villa (ADV004): five suites and an infinity pool in a private gated estate above São Conrado Beach, Rio de Janeiro, booked direct with Art de Vivre. With guides to São Conrado and Rio written by the people who run the house. English at /, Portuguese at /pt/. ## Key facts (first-party) - Property: ADV004, a five-suite villa for rent in São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Rooms: 5 suites (4 face the ocean), 6 bathrooms; sleeps 10, up to 12 - Size: About 900 m² (9,687 ft²): a glass pavilion, a mosaic infinity pool, a dining table for 12 - Location: A private gated estate on the slope above São Conrado Beach, under Pedra da Gávea; Leblon and Ipanema about 15 minutes by car, Galeão airport about 45 minutes - Booking: Direct with Art de Vivre (ADV ADVISORS LLC, CRECI RJ 009278/O); rates are quoted for exact dates on request; one-night minimum - Concierge: Private chef, driver and airport transfers, skippered boat days and guided hikes, arranged before arrival - Contact: WhatsApp +55 21 97090-9740 · info@artdevivre.com.br - Languages: English at saoconradorio.com, Portuguese at saoconradorio.com/pt/ - Guides and map: Guides to São Conrado and Rio by topic at /guides/; an illustrated area map at /map/ ## Frequently asked - Q: How many people does the villa sleep? A: Five suites sleep ten comfortably, with room for up to twelve. There are six full bathrooms, so a group of families or friends each gets their own space. - Q: What does it cost to stay, and is there a minimum? A: Rates are quoted for your exact dates — they move with the season and the size of your party. Message Charlie at Art de Vivre for a precise quote. The one-night minimum is the only fixed rule. - Q: Where exactly is the villa? A: It sits in a private, gated estate on the slopes above São Conrado Beach in Rio de Janeiro, directly under Pedra da Gávea. The beach is minutes downhill; Leblon and Ipanema are about fifteen minutes east along the coast. - Q: Can you arrange a chef, a driver, or activities? A: Yes. A private chef, an English-speaking driver, boat days along the coast, and guided hikes up Pedra Bonita or Pedra da Gávea are all arranged before you arrive, as part of booking direct. - Q: How do I book, and why book direct? A: Message Charlie on WhatsApp or by email and he holds your dates directly. Booking direct skips the marketplace fees and gives you the in-stay concierge layer — chef, driver, transfers — planned in advance. - Q: Is the villa good for families with children? A: Yes — it's suitable for children and infants, with a gated private entrance, garage parking, and plenty of room. Let us know the ages in your party and we'll set the house up accordingly. ## The villa - [Luxury Villa Rental in Rio with Pool and View](https://saoconradorio.com/): A 5-suite luxury house to rent in Rio de Janeiro with a private infinity pool and an ocean view: a 900 m² glass pavilion in a gated estate above São Conrado Beach, Pedra da Gávea behind. Sleeps 10 — book direct with Art de Vivre. - [The Villa](https://saoconradorio.com/the-villa/): Inside the São Conrado villa: a 900 m² glass pavilion on a private cliff, five suites (four ocean-facing), a custom mosaic infinity pool, full gallery, amenities, and what's nearby in Rio de Janeiro. - [Reserve the Villa](https://saoconradorio.com/contact/): Reserve the São Conrado villa direct with Art de Vivre — no marketplace fees. WhatsApp or email Charlie for rates, availability, and the in-stay concierge: chef, driver, boat days, and guided hikes. ## Guides: Renting the villa - [Luxury villa rental in Rio with pool and view](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/rio-villa-with-pool-and-view/): How to judge a luxury house rental in Rio de Janeiro with a private pool and a real view: sightlines, sun hours, gated estates, paperwork, staff, and the questions to ask before you pay. - [Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/where-to-stay-in-rio-neighbourhood-comparison/): A comparison of Rio's beach neighbourhoods for visitors: São Conrado, Ipanema, Leblon, Copacabana, Barra da Tijuca and Santa Teresa — what each does well and what it costs you. - [Villa vs hotel in Rio for a group of ten](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/villa-or-hotel-in-rio-for-a-group/): Villa or hotel for a group in Rio de Janeiro: room count, meals, staff, privacy, logistics and the situations where a hotel is genuinely the better choice. - [How to book a luxury villa in Rio de Janeiro](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/how-to-book-a-luxury-villa-in-rio/): Booking a private villa in Rio de Janeiro: verifying the host, written agreements, deposits and payment, staff terms, arrival logistics, and the questions to ask before you transfer money. ## Guides: São Conrado - [Where Is São Conrado?](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/where-is-sao-conrado/): Where São Conrado is in Rio: Zona Sul or Zona Oeste, its official region, size, population, CEP postcodes, the roads in, the metro and drive times. - [A neighbourhood guide to São Conrado](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/sao-conrado-neighbourhood-guide/): São Conrado is Rio's quieter beach neighbourhood: gated hillside estates under Pedra da Gávea, a calm beach, and Leblon about fifteen minutes away. - [São Conrado Beach](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/sao-conrado-beach/): São Conrado Beach in Rio: about 2 km of sand under Pedra da Gávea, surf, the Praia do Pepino landings, water quality, kiosks, parking and sunsets. - [Beaches near São Conrado](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/beaches-near-sao-conrado/): A local guide to the beaches near São Conrado — the sand below the villa, the Joá cove, Prainha, Barra, Leblon, Ipanema and Arpoador at sunset. - [The history of São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/sao-conrado-history/): How São Conrado in Rio de Janeiro was formed: the 1916 church that gave it its name, Avenida Niemeyer, the Gávea golf course, the Niemeyer-designed Hotel Nacional, and the tunnels through the hills. - [Avenida Niemeyer](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/avenida-niemeyer/): Avenida Niemeyer, the cliff road from Leblon to São Conrado: the drive, the viewpoints, its 1916 history, the Ciclovia Tim Maia and bad-weather closures. - [Joá and Praia da Joatinga, next to São Conrado](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/joa-and-joatinga-next-door/): Joá, Rio de Janeiro's smallest neighbourhood, and Praia da Joatinga: how to get there from São Conrado, the tide-dependent access, and what the clifftop is actually like. - [Gávea](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/gavea-neighbourhood-guide/): Gávea, ten minutes from São Conrado: Praça Santos Dumont, the Jockey Club racecourse, the Planetário, PUC-Rio, the theatres and Parque da Cidade. - [Gávea Golf & Country Club, São Conrado](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/gavea-golf-country-club/): Gávea Golf & Country Club in São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro: founded 1921, 18 holes completed 1929, designed by Arthur Morgan Davidson and remodelled by Stanley Thompson, and how visitors play it. - [Shopping near São Conrado](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/shopping-near-sao-conrado/): Shopping near São Conrado: the Fashion Mall, Shopping Leblon, Rio Design Leblon, Shopping da Gávea, VillageMall, BarraShopping and Ipanema's Feira Hippie. - [Safety and privacy in São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/sao-conrado-safety-and-privacy/): A plain account of security and privacy for visitors staying in São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro: gated estates, the drive, sensible habits, and how a managed house handles discretion. ## Guides: Nature and sea - [Hiking Pedra da Gávea and Pedra Bonita](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/pedra-da-gavea-pedra-bonita-hiking/): Pedra Bonita is an easy morning walk with a hang-glider launch; Pedra da Gávea a long guided climb. How to do both from a São Conrado villa. - [Hang-gliding and paragliding in São Conrado, Rio](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/sao-conrado-hang-gliding/): The Pedra Bonita free-flight ramp above São Conrado: Brazil's first flight ramp at 520m, tandem hang-gliding and paragliding, landing at Praia do Pepino, and the best months to fly. - [Rio's Islands by Boat](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/rio-islands-by-boat/): A boat day to Rio's islands: the Cagarras off Ipanema, their frigatebirds and swimming stops, the new Ilha Comprida trail and the Tijucas off São Conrado. - [Prainha and Grumari](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/prainha-and-grumari/): Prainha and Grumari, Rio's protected wild beaches: Prainha's surf and Caeté trail, Grumari's long beach, Abricó, lunch nearby and the drive from São Conrado. - [Pedra do Telégrafo](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/pedra-do-telegrafo/): Pedra do Telégrafo in Barra de Guaratiba: the trail, how the cliff photo works, when to go, the wild beaches along the trail and the Burle Marx garden. - [Vista Chinesa and Mesa do Imperador](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/vista-chinesa-and-mesa-do-imperador/): Vista Chinesa and Mesa do Imperador in Rio's Tijuca National Park: what you see from each, their history, when cars can drive up and forest stops nearby. - [Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/lagoa-rodrigo-de-freitas/): A guide to Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio: the 7.5 km loop, Bike Itaú bikes, pedal boats, Parque dos Patins, the Catacumba trail and the Christmas tree. - [Rio's Botanical Garden](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/rio-botanical-garden/): Rio's Jardim Botânico from a São Conrado villa: the 1808 founding, the imperial palms, orchids, the Japanese garden, wildlife, 2026 tickets and opening hours. - [Parque Lage](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/parque-lage/): Parque Lage in Rio: the history of the Lage mansion, the grottos and aquarium, the art school, the trail to Christ the Redeemer and tips for a visit. ## Guides: Days out in Rio - [Things to do in Rio](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/things-to-do-in-rio/): A local guide to Rio from a São Conrado villa: Cristo Redentor and Pão de Açúcar, the Lagoa and gardens, the Tijuca forest, and a day on the water. - [Christ the Redeemer](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/christ-the-redeemer-from-sao-conrado/): Christ the Redeemer from São Conrado: the Corcovado train, official vans, trails from Parque Lage, tickets, timing and the 2026 to 2027 works at the top. - [Sunset at Arpoador](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/arpoador-sunset/): Sunset at Arpoador: sunset times by month, where the sun goes down, the applause, Parque Garota de Ipanema, Praia do Diabo and the drive from São Conrado. - [Rio's Historic Centre](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/rio-historic-centre-walk/): A walking route through Rio's historic centre: Theatro Municipal, Real Gabinete, Confeitaria Colombo, Praça XV, Candelária and São Bento, with opening days. - [Museu do Amanhã and Praça Mauá](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/museu-do-amanha-and-praca-maua/): Rio's port area: Museu do Amanhã, MAR, the Kobra mural, AquaRio, Cais do Valongo and Pedra do Sal, with opening days, free-entry days and the drive. - [What to Do in Rio When It Rains](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/rainy-day-rio/): What to do in Rio de Janeiro on a rainy day from São Conrado: a chef's lunch at the villa, cinema, the planetarium, AquaRio, Museu do Amanhã and Centro. - [Instituto Moreira Salles](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/instituto-moreira-salles/): Instituto Moreira Salles in Gávea, near São Conrado: the modernist house, Burle Marx gardens, photo and music collections, the renovation and IMS shows in Rio. ## Guides: Beyond Rio - [Petrópolis](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/petropolis-day-trip/): A day trip to Petrópolis from the villa in São Conrado: the drive up the BR-040, the Museu Imperial, the imperial tombs, Quitandinha and Itaipava. - [Búzios](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/buzios/): A trip to Búzios from the villa in São Conrado: the drive, Bardot's 1964 stay, Rua das Pedras, the calm and surf beaches, schooner trips, when to go. - [Arraial do Cabo](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/arraial-do-cabo/): Arraial do Cabo from the villa in São Conrado: the drive, why the water is so cold, the boat trip to the Ilha do Farol, Praia do Forno, diving, when to go. - [Ilha Grande](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/ilha-grande/): Ilha Grande from the villa in São Conrado: the drive and boat crossing, Vila do Abraão, Lopes Mendes, Lagoa Azul, the trails and the old prison. - [Paraty](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/paraty/): Paraty from the villa in São Conrado: the drive down the Rio-Santos, the historic centre and its tides, the gold road, boat trips, cachaça and Trindade. - [Niterói by Ferry](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/niteroi-by-ferry/): Niterói by ferry from Praça XV: the crossing, the MAC and the Caminho Niemeyer, the Fortaleza de Santa Cruz, the Parque da Cidade view and Itacoatiara. ## Guides: Food and drink - [Where to eat in São Conrado, Rio](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/sao-conrado-restaurants-and-dining/): Dining in and around São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro: the hotel restaurants on Avenida Niemeyer, Baixo Gávea up the hill, Leblon and Ipanema fifteen minutes east, and eating at the villa. - [Feijoada in Rio](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/feijoada-in-rio/): Feijoada in Rio: the beans, meats and sides, the Saturday custom, what historians say about its origin, where to eat it, and a samba-school feijoada. - [Caipirinha and Cachaça](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/caipirinha-and-cachaca/): Caipirinha and cachaça in Rio: what the law says, how to read a label, the IBA recipe, batidas and other variations, Paraty and Salinas, and where to taste. - [Beach Food in Rio](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/beach-food-in-rio/): Beach food in Rio: Biscoito Globo and mate, queijo coalho, açaí, coconut water, chairs and umbrellas, paying on the sand, and São Conrado's beach kiosks. - [Food Markets near São Conrado](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/food-markets-near-sao-conrado/): Food markets near São Conrado: Rio's street markets, Cobal do Leblon and Cobal do Humaitá, organic markets, greengrocers and Brazilian fruit by season. ## Guides: Rio, practically - [Getting here and around Rio](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/getting-to-rio-and-around/): How to reach the villa above São Conrado — the two Rio airports, the coast road in, and the choice between renting a car or using a driver in town. - [When to Visit Rio](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/when-to-visit-rio/): Rio stays warm all year. A season-by-season guide to Rio de Janeiro: summer heat, calm autumn, dry winter for hiking, and the best time to come. - [Rio Events Calendar 2027](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/rio-events-calendar-2027/): Rio de Janeiro events and holidays in 2027 by month: Réveillon, Carnival and Sambódromo dates, Rio Open, Easter, the marathon, festas juninas and more. - [New Year's Eve and Carnival in Rio de Janeiro](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/carnival-and-new-year-in-rio/): Planning Réveillon and Carnival in Rio de Janeiro: the Copacabana fireworks, Sambadrome parades, street blocos, how far ahead to book, and why a private house changes both. - [Rio de Janeiro with children](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/rio-with-children/): Visiting Rio de Janeiro with children: calm beaches, the cable car and Cristo, what ages manage which activities, heat and rain, and why a private house with a pool changes the trip. - [Brazil Entry Requirements](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/brazil-entry-requirements/): Brazil entry requirements in 2026: visa-free countries, the e-visa for US, Canadian and Australian citizens, passports, yellow fever, customs and children. - [Money and Tipping in Rio](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/money-and-tipping-in-rio/): Money and tipping in Rio: the real, cards and contactless, Pix for visitors, cash and ATMs, the optional 10% service charge, and tipping drivers and guides. - [Pharmacies, Supermarkets and Hospitals near São Conrado](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/everyday-essentials-near-sao-conrado/): Emergency numbers, 24-hour hospitals, pharmacies, supermarkets, delivery apps, ATMs for foreign cards and the tourist police near São Conrado, Rio. ## Journal - [The Journal](https://saoconradorio.com/journal/): Notes from the São Conrado villa: how the days fall into place, dinner on the deck, and why guests book direct with Art de Vivre. - [A week at the villa](https://saoconradorio.com/journal/a-week-at-the-villa/): A week in the whole villa above São Conrado: slow mornings by the pool, a day on the mountain, a beach or boat day, and chef dinners at the long table. - [A day by the pool at the São Conrado villa](https://saoconradorio.com/journal/a-day-by-the-pool/): What a day at the villa's private infinity pool above São Conrado Beach actually looks like — the sun's path across the terrace, the hang-gliders, and why plans get abandoned. - [The view from the terrace](https://saoconradorio.com/journal/the-view-from-the-terrace/): The view from the villa's terrace above São Conrado Beach, named piece by piece: Pedra da Gávea, the golf course, the beach, the Joá headland, and how it changes through the day. - [A private-chef night at the villa](https://saoconradorio.com/journal/dinner-at-the-villa/): What a private-chef dinner at the São Conrado villa is really like: a cook shopping the morning markets, the pavilion open, a table for twelve. - [Celebrations and private events at the São Conrado villa](https://saoconradorio.com/journal/hosting-a-celebration-at-the-villa/): Hosting a birthday, anniversary or family gathering at a private villa in São Conrado, Rio: what the house can accommodate, what it won't, and how to arrange chef, staff and music. - [Why book the villa direct with Art de Vivre](https://saoconradorio.com/journal/why-book-direct/): Book the São Conrado villa direct with Art de Vivre: one team that knows the house, the concierge arranged before you land, and a link to confirm dates. ## More - [Privacy Policy](https://saoconradorio.com/privacy-policy/): How saoconradorio.com handles personal data, cookies, and your privacy rights under GDPR, LGPD, and CCPA. - [Terms of Use](https://saoconradorio.com/terms/): Terms of use for São Conrado Villa. - [Accessibility Statement](https://saoconradorio.com/accessibility/): Accessibility commitment and contact for São Conrado Villa. - [São Conrado and Rio de Janeiro Guides](https://saoconradorio.com/guides/): Guides to São Conrado and Rio de Janeiro from the villa: the neighbourhood and its beach, trails and islands, days out in the city, trips beyond Rio, food, and practical planning. - [Map of São Conrado and Rio](https://saoconradorio.com/map/): An illustrated map of São Conrado and the west of Rio's Zona Sul: the beaches, trails, viewpoints, museums and markets from the guides, with the villa at the centre. - [Photo Credits](https://saoconradorio.com/photo-credits/): Credits and licences for the photographs of places used in the São Conrado guides. - [Site Summary for AI and Assistants](https://saoconradorio.com/ai/): A plain summary of saoconradorio.com for AI assistants and readers: the villa's key facts, frequently asked questions and where to find the guides. Portuguese versions: https://saoconradorio.com/pt/ . Sitemap: https://saoconradorio.com/sitemap.xml . Last updated 2026-10-29.