Beautiful property. Esmeralda and Carlos were incredible in making sure that our stay was filled with fun activities, good food, and a relaxing stay. And perfect location right on the sand by the center. Couldn’t recommend it more.

Stayed in September 2024

Everything was good! A mosquito net to be installed in the room window could be a good idea.

Our stay at Aretê was great! Esmeralda is a lovely host, she prepares a very good and fresh breakfast every day, and makes the most to make you feel comfortable. Carlos was simply amazing: he was clear in explanation ,and helped us a lot to plan tours , gave us good suggestion where to go and what to do. Besides he also speaks English (not that common in Brazil) and Spanish as well as Portuguese. Highly recommended!

Stayed in April 2024

The location, room, atmosphere, breakfast, and sweetest hosts.

Stayed in April 2024

We liked everything about this accommodation and the people running it !!

Everything was fantastic

Stayed in December 2023

Loved it all

Esmeralda makes the most wonderful breakfast with homemade jams, cakes, fresh cut fruit and made to order eggs. Carlos helped us book the perfect boat tours each day and knows all the best spots! Location is the best right on the water but far enough from town for quiet !

Stayed in September 2023

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Esmerelda is so welcoming and we had such a fantastic stay. The breakfast is the best we’ve had in South America!

Stayed in March 2023

the attention received by owners, Carlos to help us with the tours and special thanks to Esmeralda for the care in having us comfortable and the great breakfast every morning: wonderful!

Stayed in February 2023

We loved it! If you have suitcases as opposed to backpacks maybe message ahead and Carlos can help arrange someone to help you across the beach with them as there's a small bit which is a bit tricky. Or alternatively there are people at the ferry port who offer this service (barrows) for some reals.

Location is fabulous, right on the main beach near the ferry port. Near all main attractions but still quiet and set back. Esmeralda is a lovely kind woman and makes a great breakfast and keeps the place spotless. Carlos is a lovely bloke and a tour guide himself so he has top-notch knowledge of the island and helped us arrange a fabulous all day multi island/beach tour which was one of the highlights of our stay in Rio. They were very kind and sympathetic when one of us had sunstroke as well. As other reviewers have mentioned this is a home stay (the hosts plus two guest rooms) rather than a hotel/hostel, so if you don't want the personal touch it's not for you. However if you want a great value, location, clean room with good facilities and kind and friendly hosts, book in here!

Stayed in January 2023

Well, unfortunately, the weather wasn’t in our favour as it rained some of the days; but this is the risk of being inside the Atlantic rainforest.

My husband and I had the loveliest time in this paradise. The B&B was on the beach and we could sleep listening to the soft sound of the waves. The owners were very kind and welcoming; they provided us good advice and suggestions about what to do, places to eat and advised about the day trips on and around the island. The breakfast was great and in the afternoon we always spent some time with the owners chatting away. Definitely a place to enjoy !

Stayed in October 2022

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Carlos is a wonderful host, available at all time, he helped us planning our activities (even accompanied us to make the reservations). Carlos is in love of his island and knows how to share it with you. He explained the history of the island and suggested a lot of places as hiking paths and snorkeling areas or even restaurants. Carlos and his family are very welcoming and cheerful and make sure to accommodate everything so your stay is plain and enjoyable without any stressful moments. The breakfast is varied and delicious (fruits, ham, coffee, fresh juice, bread, etc...) in a cosy garden with a view on the sea. We thank him a lot for this wonderful and unforgettable journey at Ilha Grande. We won’t forget it. We highly recommend this beautiful house to stay in during your journey at Ilha Grande.

Stayed in April 2022

it’s a dream house. poetic in its story and serene in its location and energy. Esmeralda and Carlos were beyond welcoming, not just with being helpful with accommodating our needs (from planning tours for us, to being flexible with breakfast times), but with opening space for connection with us. we talked for hours and made 2 real friends out of them. we are forever grateful for the couple of days we spent there - a complete reboot vacation that filled us with so much refreshing energy. thank you!

Stayed in March 2022

No AC. Ventilator is good though

Nice and comfortable. Very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in January 2022

No privacy at all

Carlos - Breakfast

Stayed in January 2023

Amazing beach location! Esmeralda and Carlos were fantastic hosts.

Stayed in November 2022

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Stayed in January 2024

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Stayed in March 2023

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Stayed in May 2024