Trancoso, 10 minutes from the Quadrado. Bougainvillea Art House, high standard.

A short distance from a water park, scuba diving, and more, this beach vacation home lets you experience it all. With convenient onsite parking, you'll be ready to make the 7-minute drive to Mucugê Street or the 15-minute drive to D'Ajuda Beach.

Spend some time at the beach (enjoy the sun loungers!), relax by the private pool, or sip a drink in the garden of this 7535-sq-ft vacation home, which also features a deck or patio. For a change of scenery, come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and cable/satellite TV.

As you settle into this 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom rental, you'll find a dining area, a BBQ grill, air conditioning, and a water dispenser. You can also use the jetted bathtub, plus other bathroom amenities like a bidet, towels, and soap. 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 lobster pot. And because there's access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.