Villa Laurinda is a gorgeous original 1888 Victorian house with a beautiful tropical garden and a big swimming pool in the neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, one of Rio's oldest and most charming parts, between the city centre and thebeaches of Rio de Janeiro. The house holds a comprehensive art library with a grand piano, a designed lounge for exclusive use of our guests with a computer desk and free wifi internet access all over. We also offer sauna, jacuzzi and a self-service minibarwith cold drinks and snacks at the pool kiosk.