3-bedroom Penthouse in Ipanema (#220)

Fancy 3 bedroom Ipanema Penthouse with big terrace and private pool.

A couple of blocks back from Ipanema's beachfront, we've found this penthouse flat. There's a refreshing touch of 70s funk to this pad. Yes, there's a bar and cowhide rugs in the large open-plan living area. There's also a rooftop pool and terrace where you get great sunset views of Rio's twin peaks (Dois Irmãos). But what we loved were the long white sofas and chrome clad archways leading you through to its own music-mixing. It's hard not to picture some late night sessions here.

As for décor, Italian marble floors take the heat out of the day and bright white walls are hung with covetable paintings by local artist, Ana Amélia Metsavaht (of Osklen fame). Its 3 bedrooms are simple, stylish and slick: their windows look out to walls of tropical foliage or through a circular opening into a bathroom where you'll find some novel lighting gadgetry. Good for parties or a base for small families. Theprice also include breakfast which the maid is preparing each day except Sunday and bank holidays