An oasis of tranquility and natural beauty
O Sítio Ilha Grande is a beautifully renovated pousada on the idyllic Ilha Grande off the southern coast of Brazil. The small family-run property is located on Abraãozinho Bay in the shade of bamboo and banana trees. The architectural style combines tropical rusticity with rural charm: the two buildings - the Cabana and the Sobrando - feature traditional wooden architecture, tile-covered roofs and open verandas. Amid lush Atlantic rainforest gardens, you will stay in an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty, where luxury lies in simplicity. Where the world can't find you...
About Ilha Grande
IIlha Grande is an island paradise off the verdant coast of Rio de Janeiro state. What was once the domain of pirates and smugglers is now a pristine haven for nature lovers and peace seekers. Framed by more than 100 stunning bays and pearly white sand beaches, it houses an interior full of Atlantic rainforest and waterfalls where overgrown trails wind through the habitat of capuchin monkeys, toucans and brightly colored butterflies.
Tips & tops from O Sítio Ilha Grande:
- Eight freshly decorated comfortable suites in different levels of luxury, spread over two buildings
- In the common room 'O Salão' simple (local) meals are served and you can use the books and games available and watch television
- There is a private recreation room by the sea
- Sustainable initiatives such as solar panels, collection systems, active and anaerobic filters are self-evident
- Landscaping focuses on preserving the native species of the Atlantic Forest using organic waste as fertilizer
- All employees are part of the local community and directly involved in preserving caiçara culture
- The island is car-free
