[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # SEASON - PRAIA DO FORTE - "Super positive reviews" - VARANDA GOURMET Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554700/33554699/65b20d86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554700/33554699/9cd81ee6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554700/33554699/1ac9926e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554700/33554699/330ea51a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554700/33554699/33733ccf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Dunas Beach and Forte Beach, SEASON - PRAIA DO FORTE - "Super positive reviews" - VARANDA GOURMET has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6753 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### SEASON - PRAIA DO FORTE - "Super positive reviews" - VARANDA GOURMET Welcome to our ad INDEPENDENT ENTIRE PROPERTY (Near Praia do Forte - most famous beach of the lakes region in RJ) OUR MAIN DIFFERENTIALS ARE:  1- PRIVILEGED LOCATION: Near supermarkets, restaurants, bakeries and Praia do Forte (450 meters) - Map on the site, and address always in the footer of the messages - Also near the bus station; 2 - Wireless Internet (without additional cost); 3 - NETFLIX released in the bedroom; 4 - One of the best reviews in Praia do Forte region ------> All positive; 5 - Independent property (ideal for couple and family up to 6 people - including children); 6 - For greater control, supervision and information, we keep the availability tables (informative: gray: unavailable) and always updated values (very few advertisers that provide this type of information); 7 - We rent Artex brand bed and bath linen - at your request consult the annex with the informative; PAYMENT: MADE BY SITE PLATFORM VIA CREDIT CARD UP TO 12X WITHOUT INTEREST. \_\_\_\_\_\_ \# VALUES ACCORDING TO PERIOD - OBSERVE FRAMEWORK AND MINIMUM DAYS (fill in the data on the website platform correctly: Period (arrival and departure) and exact number of people\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ WE DO NOT GARAGE AVAILABLE! #On the site, too, we have more than 40 reviews given by people spontaneously, perhaps in this item, helps you define by the property. The house has bedroom, living room, cop / coz, a. serv. + an environment, gourmet balcony (closed with luxury), 2 bathrooms, 3 TVs (cable channel with 70 channels - the bedroom is with digital signal and internet - NETFLIX released - only in the room), fans, barbecue, coz. equipped, 1 double + 2 sofa beds containing 2 single mattresses in each sofa bed. \_\_\_\_\_ AVAILABLE PERIODS - OBSERVE AVAILABILITY FRAMEWORK\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #CONSULT OUR CUSTOMERS, THEY ARE CLEAR OF THE SERIOUSITY OF OUR DISCLOSURE !! INTEREST IN BOOKING - Procedures: #Prezados (as), due to problems with other tenants regarding the number of people, Claudia Cristina (daughter), Dona Marina (owner) and I, Fabrício Cardoso Simões (son-in-law) - responsible for rent from the internet, we ask to submit the completed form, along with the ID of the person responsible - DO NOT HANDLE THIS ITEM; #The renter has the responsibility to advise the arrival and departure time (until 17h30), to arrange with the girl cleaning and handing over the keys - Inform on the form; #The house keys are delivered on site - Bring bath towel, bed linen and pillow; #If the tenant wants to see this house, seek advance notice and preferably try to come midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday) - if the property is not occupied; #The house is delivered clean. Upon return of the house must deliver it organized; #Camera monitoring with sidewalk view; ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Netflix - Streaming services - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 753 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32031900/32031892/f2b592e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 bedroom apartment Praia do Forte WI-FI garage elevator Vila Nova - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 119 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=32031892&PinnedHotelID=32031892&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33561400/33561333/416c634b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment 30 meters from Praia do Forte - Overlooking the Beach Cabo Frio Centro - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Parking available - Beach view 10 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=33561333&PinnedHotelID=33561333&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71943800/71943788/8eb2e649.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Near Praia do Forte wi-fi and garage! 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Após às 22h, atenção com barulho! ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Bairro familiar! Após às 22h, atenção com barulho! Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information. A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Season Praia DO Forte "super Positive Reviews" Varanda Gourmet ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-22.88497%2C-42.02545&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=X17qeEFIgpe6DMS00agkvTeUPa0=) CABO FRIO, RJ #### What's nearby - Forte Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Aguas Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Japanese Island - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Sao Mateus Fort - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Dunas Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km #### Restaurants - ‪Padaria Remmar - ‬5 min walk - ‪Ana Julia Lanches - ‬9 min walk - ‪Padaria Sabor do Pão - ‬6 min walk - ‪Rei do Mate - Ferlagos - ‬9 min walk - ‪Padaria E Confeitaria Forninho - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is SEASON - PRAIA DO FORTE - "Super positive reviews" - VARANDA GOURMET pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-out at SEASON - PRAIA DO FORTE - "Super positive reviews" - VARANDA GOURMET? > Check-out is at 5:30 PM. ### Where is SEASON - PRAIA DO FORTE - "Super positive reviews" - VARANDA GOURMET located? > Located in Vila Nova, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Fonte do Itajuru Park and Forte Beach. Itajuru Fountain Park and Cabo Frio Municipal Theater are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## SEASON - PRAIA DO FORTE - "Super positive reviews" - VARANDA GOURMET Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 62 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodrigo R. Mar 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Passeio de férias Foi um estadia muito boa. A casa estava super limpa e organizada, anfitrião muito atensioso e receptivo. Super recomendo! ##### Rodrigo R. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luis H. May 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Família Foi tudo muito perfeito. A casa é ótima, tudo que é necessário. A praia fica bem próxima, aproximadamente uns 800 metros. ##### Luis H. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erislene S. Sep 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa Perfeita, lugar maravilhoso, proprietária muito gentil, super educada, fomos tratados muito bem. Sempre que puder e pra lá que eu vou. ##### Erislene S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### luzia s. Apr 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lugar maravilhoso Super aconchegante,super recomendo, tudo igual está no anúncio,voltarei mais vezes com a família . obrigada Cláudia 🙏 ##### luzia s. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tamires P., Santa cruz de minas Apr 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tudo conforme o anúncio Anúncio fiel ao imóvel! ##### Tamires P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodrigo R. Feb 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Viagem para descanso Ótima estadia, casa aconchegante e anfitriã super atenciosa. ##### Rodrigo R. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline G. May 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorei a hospedagem Casa excelente Claudia pessoa maravilhosa Super indico ##### Jacqueline G. Stayed 8 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle L. Apr 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa maravilhosa A casa é exatamente como no anúncio, até maior, o local muito bem cuidado, limpo organizado, a Dona Mariana é um amor, a Cláudia nem se fale, sempre disponível e cuidadosa com a gente, obgda pela estadia maravilhosa amamos tudo..... ##### Michelle L. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### VANIA L. Jan 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfeito Fiquei uma semana no imóvel, sem palavras pra agradecer a proprietária que é muito simpática, tudo de acordo com o anúncio. ##### VANIA L. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rita B. Jan 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa boa e confortável Casa boa,confortável, boa localização ....proprietária atenciosa,gostei muito...em breve retorno...obg ##### Rita B. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Poliana G. Dec 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excelente Casa, Excelente localização. Ficamos muito satisfeitos com a casa, bem equipada e completa, a Senhora Marina e Claudia, foram muito receptivas, a casa tem uma excelente localização, voltaremos com certeza e indico a todos... ##### Poliana G. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George S. Nov 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excelente Índico a todos, excelente local anfitriã 10 ##### George S. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leticia S. Jun 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ÓTIMO LOCAL E RECEPÇÃO Excelente acomodação, de fácil acesso a mercados, drogaria e praias. Ambiente agradável! Ótima estadia. ##### Leticia S. Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana Paula L. May 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A melhor casa que já fiquei Não existem palavras para descrever o quanto eu amei estar aqui hospedada. Fui muitíssimo bem recebida. A casa é muito melhor pessoalmente, muito limpa, espaçosa e muito bem equipada para além de ser Muito bem localizada, fica perto de tudo. Em uma semana visitamos as três cidades: cabo frio, arraial do cabo e búzios. Com certeza, se Deus permitir, voltarei mais vezes. ##### Ana Paula L. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcos Paulo B., Rio de Janeiro, Brasil May 5, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excelente Recomendo a todos. Gostamos muito. ##### Marcos Paulo B. Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### MONICA D. Feb 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Linda estadía La propiedad esta en buen estado...si tuviera algo que comentar es solamente que haría falta un aire acondicionado. Lo demás excelente desde su dueña hasta la ubicación ##### MONICA D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANTONIO CARLOS D. Feb 4, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excelente! Recepção formidável, a casa , contém exatamente tudo o que é colocado no anúncio, tudo limpo e funcionando muito bem. ##### ANTONIO CARLOS D. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcos Paulo B., Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Jan 20, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Recomendo Apartamento limpo e arrumado. Excelente recepção. Recomendo a todos. ##### Marcos Paulo B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### José Reni Ferreira Filho F. Nov 18, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Férias Excelente local e localização. Só faltou uma garagem. ##### José Reni Ferreira Filho F. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elen F. Apr 6, 2019 #### Excelente O imóvel é exatamente como as fotos. Fomos muito bem recebidos. Ótima localização! Super indico. Se voltarmos a Cabo Frio com certeza ficaremos hospedados lá novamente. ##### Elen F. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ulissys C. Jan 14, 2019 #### PERFEITO Ótima localização ##### Ulissys C. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suellem R. Dec 26, 2018 #### Excelente custo-benefício Ficamos no período de 01 a 10/12/18, gostamos muito da casa, está em excelente estado de conservação, super bem equipada! Recomendo a todos. ##### Suellem R. Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luis Carlos F., Belo Horizonte Oct 26, 2018 #### Nota 1000 Exatamente como mostra as fotos e descrição. Local super agradável, limpeza excelente. Cozinha equipada com vários utensílios, ventiladores, tv em todos os ambientes. Amamos e certamente, retornaremos em breve!!! Ahh, vale ressaltar que os proprietários, Claudia e dona Marina são excelentes pessoas, agradabilíssimas. Recomendo de olhos fechados. Grata sempre ##### Luis Carlos F. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fernanda S. May 16, 2018 #### Excelente! Imóvel super limpo, tem tudo que a gente precisa, perto do comércio e a 4 minutos da praia. Além disso, os proprietários são super solícitos e nos deixam bem a vontade. Adorei a estadia e pretendo voltar mais vezes. Estão de parabéns! ##### Fernanda S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### enny evellin n. Mar 10, 2018 #### Tudo otimo Localização ótima, da para fazer tudo a pé, pertinho da praia, hospedagem ótima, a proprietaria é muito atenciosa, e você se sente em casa. Voltaremos mais vezes com certeza! ##### enny evellin n.