Casa Trancoso 1 is ideal for a group of friends of family wanting to enjoy the essence of being on the beach in Brazil. A great beach house decorated with local antiques and natural fibers the whole emphasis on being in this house is the outdoors – the view, the pool and the beach. A large veranda runs along the entire length of the house and offers great views of the sea which is a short walk away. The large garden is dominated by a good-size swimming pool, bar and BBQ kitchen, an out door lounge covered by a bougainvillea-clad pergola and a separate thatched pavilion slung with hammocks for an after-lunch siesta. The beach is short walk down the hill and extends for miles unspoilt in either direction and the trendy beach-bar at Estrela d’Agua is nearby.

The main house has four double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms all air conditioned. The tree house has one large air-conditioned double bedroom with en suite bathroom and there is a sitting room and verandah. In the main house there is a large open plan living room with a TV area equipped with TV and DVD library. The kitchen is open plan and fully equipped and there is a laundry facility. There is a wide verandah with sofas and tables running along the front of the house which offers great views and steps down to the garden. The garden has a swimming pool a we bar, BBQ pavilion with pool table and wood-burning pizza oven. There is an adjoining pergola with sofas and thatched pavilions with pool table and hammocks. There is WiFi throughout the house. It is a short walk to the beach and a ten minute drive to the bars and restaurants of the Quadrado. There is a maid and an English speaking housekeeper. Additional maids, cook and baby sitting can be provided for extra costs and paid for locally. Private transfers with trusted drivers can be arranged from Trancoso. Helicopter transfers can also be arranged. There is an excellent private landing strip at Terravista. A welcome hamper of drinks and snacks is provided and also household essentials and basic cleaning products. Guests can ask for kitchen and fridges to be stocked up be arrivals. Car hire is recommended but not essential.