Pousada da Condessa

The Resort & Setting

Pousada da Condessa is a small, lodge-style resort in Caborê, a short distance from Parati's historic centre, offering bright, simply furnished rooms and suites, an outdoor pool, free breakfast and an on-site restaurant. It's an independent property affiliated with RCI, which means owners aren't locked into a single destination — a week here can also be used to exchange into other RCI resorts. Reviewers consistently mention the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere rather than large-scale resort facilities, which fits the town around it: Parati has deliberately stayed low-rise and low-key compared with Brazil's bigger beach resorts.

Parati and the Costa Verde

Parati's old town is a genuine colonial survivor — cobblestone streets, whitewashed walls, 17th-century buildings, and a steady stream of small galleries, antique shops and family-run restaurants rather than chain tourism. The town beach, Praia de Parati, is walkable from the historic centre, and boats from the harbour run out to the Costa Verde's islands and coves. Further afield, Trindade is the well-known draw for clearer water, quieter sand and short hikes between coves — a reasonable day trip for anyone basing themselves in Parati. Rio de Janeiro itself is roughly 240 km up the coast, so Parati works well both as a standalone base and as a slower add-on to a Rio trip.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Pousada da Condessa and no longer use it, you can list it for resale or for rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. You set your own asking price, there's no third party pricing your week for you, and interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform. We charge a one-time listing fee to publish your ad — there's no commission on the sale or rental, so what you agree with the buyer is what you keep.

Because Pousada da Condessa is run independently, a resale here typically goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a brand-wide resale desk. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm directly with the resort: the transfer fee charged to move the week into the new owner's name, the current annual maintenance fee, and how long the transfer process usually takes. It's also worth clarifying what the buyer receives — whether that's a fixed week or a points-based allocation — and whether RCI exchange rights carry over automatically or need to be re-registered by the new owner. None of these figures are published here, so get them in writing from the resort before any money changes hands.

What Renters Look For

Renters coming to Parati are generally after the same things: a bright, comfortable room within easy reach of the old town, breakfast included, and a pool to come back to after a day on the cobblestones or out on the water. Families travelling in the Brazilian summer, and couples or walkers visiting in the quieter shoulder months, are the two main groups likely to be searching for a week here — worth bearing in mind if you're setting a rental price or writing your listing description.

Practical Notes

Parati is reached by road from Rio de Janeiro via the BR-101 highway, or by regular bus services between the two cities; most international visitors fly into Rio and continue by road. The old town is pedestrian-friendly but genuinely cobbled, so comfortable shoes matter more than they might elsewhere. Afternoon rain showers are common for much of the year and tend to pass quickly, so they're rarely worth planning around.