Apartamento com Piscina e Academia nos Ingleses

Forty metres from the surf break at Ingleses, one of Florianópolis's calmer north-shore beaches, this ground-floor apartment on Rua do Vasco sits inside a gated condominium with an outdoor pool, kids' pool, fitness room, and game room.

The unit is fully wheelchair accessible and opens onto a private patio with BBQ facilities. Inside: full kitchen with coffee machine and microwave, washing machine, dryer, and flat-screen TV. Beach chairs are available for guests heading to the sand.

Ingleses draws families rather than the party crowds of Jurerê or Canasvieira. The condominium runs 24-hour security, and on-site parking is included — practical given that most dining and grocery options require a short drive.