Visiting Paraty is a cultural treat and staying in Villa 12 makes the cultural experience even more special. The villa is ideally located near Paraty’s main pier and within walking distance from all the shops and restaurants. The villa’s owner is co-founder of one of Brazil’s top interior design agencies and he has ensured it is tastefully decorated with exquisite antique furniture and art.
This elegant villa has six en-suite bedrooms, an open plan kitchen and bright rooms overlooking an internal garden with a pool…this is a rarity in Paraty houses. It is an oasis from which to escape the world and recharge your batteries. The staff includes a cook, a cleaner and a waiter.
We recommend you hire the villa’s boat with its skipper, to visit the many stunning bays and tropical islands in the area.
Villa 14 is a mere 10 minutes by boat from Paraty’s historic centre. It is located on its own private beach and surrounded by lush Atlantic rainforest gardens with stunning views out to the bay of Paraty. The villa is Portuguese colonial in style and tastefully blends modern furniture with antique art.
The villa oozes charm and is an idyllic hideaway from which to immerse yourself in nature. The views out to the bay of Paraty and the surrounding rainforest are simply stunning and if you are feeling active you can paddle board, swim in the emerald green sea or simply take a walk through the rainforest.
Those who walk past the entrance to Villa 15, will have no idea what a beautiful oasis awaits them beyond the simple blue and white façade. From the outside, the villa´s size is deceptive as you would not imagine it occupies a large part of a block of the historic center of Paraty. It has a sauna and a pool (a rarity in Paraty houses), making it the ideal place to enjoy a rest after a day of sightseeing or simply a lazy day at home.
You can also hire the villa´s very own schooner (at an extra cost) to explore the beautiful islands, bays and beaches around Paraty´s bay. When out on the boat, we suggest you use the villa´s beach facilities on Cotia island.
If you wish to bring a group of friends to a stunning location in a beautiful house, we suggest combining Villa 11 and 14.
One side of the property has a three bedroomed converted boat house overlooking the beautiful bay and the other side of the property has a gorgeous colonial style farmhouse with tasteful interiors boasting gorgeous Brazilian art and furniture. The combined villas have nine en-suite bedrooms and are the only houses on a beautiful private beach.
Access to the villas can only be made by boat across the beautiful emerald green waters of Paraty´s bay. Once at this paradise location, we suggest you enjoy everything it has to offer, from lazy days on the beach to walks through the villa´s stunning tropical gardens (which boast the ruins of an Imperial Portuguese fort), as well as making use of the sauna, paddle boards and the gym. Pizza nights and barbecues in the outdoor eating area are a must, as are the freshly caught scallops from the local sustainable marine farm in Pouso da Cajaíba.
Those who know Paraty will understand how special it is to stay in the historic center. After spending a day exploring the magical coastline, it is ideal to come back to a home near the shops and restaurants of this quaint colonial town. Villa 16 offers exactly this option.
This beautifully restored colonial house is situated in the middle of Largo do Rosário. The original façade and walls of the house have been preserved while the interiors have been given a more contemporary touch which makes this a charming, cosy house.
There are three en-suite bedrooms, an open plan sitting room and kitchen and a winter garden where you can enjoy lazy breakfasts before heading out on boat trips. The villa´s landlady owns a beautiful “schooner” boat which can be rented at an extra cost. Villa 16 is the perfect place to come back to after a day out at sea and really make the most of the best of Paraty.
It might sound like a bit of a cliche, but this villa can only be described as a “unique hideaway”. It was originally a fisherman´s house in the heart of the Saco do Mamangua, near Paraty. It has been sensitively and tastefully restored by well-known Brazilian architect, Thiago Bernardes. It is unique in that it goes beyond the traditional concept of luxury of five-star hotels.
Luxury in this villa, is the privilege of being surrounded by some of the most beautiful, pristine and untouched scenery in Brazil…this is a piece of paradise which affords visitors total privacy. Luxury in this villa is spending time in a place with no electricity but which uses a modern generator that makes no noise. Luxury in this villa is its simplicity, while also providing all the comforts you need: Internet, comfortable beds, hot showers and the most delicious food cooked by the villa´s talented cook.
As well as the restauration of the original fisherman´s house, the villa now has two extra en-suite bedrooms housed in two annexes surrounded by lush rainforest. There is a central living area with a kitchen, sitting room and TV room which can also be made into an en-suite bedroom, as well as a warehouse with a further two bedrooms. All rooms face the pristine, crystal-clear sea. In order to enjoy the many beaches and islands, it is also possible to rent one of the local fishing boats.
This is a must villa in our portfolio precisely because of its uniqueness… something we value and believe in at Matueté.
The experience of staying in a colonial house in the Historic Center of Paraty is, in itself, the perfect reason to visit this enchanting coastal town. What sets this villa apart is its quiet location, tucked away from the town´s bustling activity, as well as the picturesque sea views from some of the bedrooms.
This intimate, meticulously preserved house has three en-suite bedrooms and its attention to detail is exquisite. The highlights include; beautiful china plates which adorn the table for unhurried lunches, gorgeous views from the bedrooms, and the opportunity to lose oneself in a good book in a cozy room while the vibrant life of Paraty carries on outside.
Another highlight is its small garden with a pool, which is a rarity in the city’s houses. These exclusive touches make this villa an exceptional retreat.
If your idea of a perfect holiday is to stay in a villa by the sea, yet in a totally private location, then this is the ideal house for you.
The villa´s location is special: it sits on a stretch of beach in Santo André village, in the south of the state of Bahia. It is the perfect house from which to enjoy a relaxing holiday away from the stresses of the outside world.
It is a recent build and includes a main house with three chalets spread around the spacious grounds. It has a beach tennis court, for those who might like an active morning of sport and a fabulous pool for those who want to spend a relaxing afternoon reading or swimming. There is also an outdoor pizza area, ideal for al fresco dinners and star gazing on clear nights.
Spending a season on the beach in Santo André is special, but imagine spending it in a gorgeous villa on the banks of the river, waking up in the mornings and plunging into the river, having lunch while listening to the gentle ripples of the water and ending the day with a waterside cocktail with a soft breeze to cool you down.
This is the ideal place for those seeking an unpretentious relaxed holiday with family or good friends. It is a homely villa with a fantastic outdoor area with bedrooms located in the main house but also in two external chalets which adds to the feeling of total privacy. One of the chalets is located next to the river.