asian mystery and brazilian sensuality at ipanema posto 9 - an apartment like no others - sophistication and elegance naturally merge to create one of the most beautiful and unique vacation residences in rio de janeiro. truly progressive and minimalistic design combine buddhist concepts with modern living, mystic decorations with superb lighting. natural white stones, rough Italian marble, original asian sculptures, a templar candle wall, and deep earth colors make this loft a most exclusive space for the sophisticated world traveler and stylish connoisseur. ideally located only steps from the waves of posto 9, this beach apartment will make your vacation just perfect. about the location - just as beautiful and elegant as the loft itself, so is its location - set in the very best and safest part of ipanema, this near-beach-front flat is in the absolute perfect spot for both day beach activities, and for night life. seconds away from the famous ipanema beach 9 (ipanema posto 9), this apartment is a few yards from the beach - no long walks necessary to be right on the sand, and amazingly convenient to take a short break from the sun, take a fast nap, a refreshing shower, or to just quickly check email. in addition to being next to the world famous beach, this loft is just steps from some of rio's best restaurants and landmark night-life spots such as the baronetti club, the crystal lounge, zaza, botequim informal, liquido, garota de ipanema, conversa fiada, the elegant garcia d'avila street, and the lively farme de amoedo street - home of devassa and club 69. about the apartment - the living room changes dramatically between day and night - during the day it has a very cool, clean, bright feel of a deluxe beach apartment. at night, the recessed invisible lighting and the majestic candle wall take over the space to transform it into an uniquely elegant ambiance at par with some of the most sophisticated cocktail spots in new york, london, and sydney. art and sculptures magically come to life and create a sense of peace and escape, luxury and simplicity. the living room has a large flat screen LCD TV, a DVD player, a sound system for music and movies, a digital cable converter with 200 local and international TV and music channels, an i-pod ready stereo, an oversized couch big enough for 5 that can also be used as a queen-size bed, a sofa-chair perfect for reading, a coffee table, and low solid wooden stools. huge wall size windows allow plenty of light during the day, and an open view of trees and modern buildings. super-bright white mirror-like floors reflect the sky from every angle. kitchen the open-concept kitchen is extremely streamlined to allow full functionality while occupying the smallest possible space. built in travertino romano, the only marble used throughout this loft, this kitchen is pure efficiency and elegance. a bar allows 4 people to dine, or can be used to set up drinks for a cocktail party. the ultra-modern white stools blend with the ambiance and combine decor and comfort. the refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher are placed inside the cabinets underneath the counter, invisible unless required. a flat black electric cook top is discretely carved in the marble counter and looks like a small flat-screen TV. there is also an american coffee maker and a blender. all dishes and utensils are bright and orange in color to create a stark and colorful contrast within the all-white setting. three full bedrooms two bedrooms have king size beds, indonesian furniture and decor to keep the mood flowing, along with recessed ambient lighting. one bedroom has a queen size bed and the same asian decoration and theme found throughout the apartment. this bedroom also has a private bathroom and a 7-ft glass wall separating the shower from the bedroom itself - room with a view! the master bedroom has a private movie theater designed to enjoy videos on an enormous 100-inch high-resolution screen at 4,300 lumens, immersed by a dedicated sound system while in a king size bed. truly amazing. all three bedrooms have mattresses of the finest quality along with high-count pure cotton sheets and powerful air conditioning to guarantee total comfort year round. the couch in the living room is bigger than a queen size bed. up to 8 people can easily be accommodated in this loft. rates may vary. two full bathrooms there are two full bathrooms. one exclusive to one bedroom, and one accessible from all other rooms. the private bathroom is built in marble and has a large shower visible from one bedroom. a huge mirror and recessed lighting to make the time in this room peaceful, comforting, and refreshing. or very sensual. the second bathroom, common to the other living spaces, is built in original bahian stone, has a bathtub big enough for two people, large mirrors, and recessed dimmable lighting. both bathrooms have high water pressure and continuous hot water. rental rates professionally managed, this exclusive vacation space offers a full set of amenities and extras, guaranteed booking with no last minute cancellations, and around-the-clock concierge service. rates and terms vary by number of guests, length of stay, and season. on average, rates range between 200 to 300 US$ per night. discounts are available for single occupancy, flexible dates, and long term rentals. a deposit is required at booking. we accept all major credit cards. features powerful air conditioning in each room - 10,000 BTU's or more two king size beds & one queen size bed top quality, firm mattresses with soft high-thread pure cotton sheets huge living room couch comfortably accommodates up to 5 people couch can be used as an extra queen size bed top quality large pure cotton towels unlimited hot water with great water pressure fully equipped kitchen i-pod ready stereos DVD players local and international movie and music channels digital cable TV and radio, with over 200 channels elegant building with doormen and security a private garage (must be requested at booking) large LCD in living room and a movie theater in the master bedroom guests allowed free and extras airport pick-up arranged upon request (inquire for rates) free local cell phones for each guest free laptop with Wi-Fi capabilities free high-speed wireless internet a large 300-lb safe for documents and electronics a private, english-speaking guide for one day