Beautiful island house near Paraty available for short term rentals. This uniquely designed house located on the Island of Araujo, is situated on a forested hillside overlooking the bay and mountains with a lovely beach at the foot of the property. Although rustically designed the house features most modern amenities including: electricity, filtered water and modern appliances. There is a housekeeper, gardener and 24-hour caretaker on site to meet your needs. Sleep to the sound of the waves gently lapping the shore and awaken to bird song. A troop of small monkeys usually put in an appearance once or twice a day. One can lie in the Jacuzzi at night and watch the stars or relax in a nice hot bath during a tropical rain. There are no roads on the island, only scenic trails through the forest with magnificent views of the bay and the national park beyond. A fishing village is located approximately 15 minutes hiking distance from the property. The village has regularly scheduled boats to the mainland village opposite the house, (a 5 to 10 minute crossing, depending on the boa). A natural harbor for sailboats and yachts is located directly below the house. A local boatman is available at any time day or night. There are no motor vehicles on the island and all garbage is removed from the island and recycled or sent to a dump on the mainland. The area has the largest remaining Atlantic rain forest in South America with a treasure trove of biological wonders, including numerous waterfalls and a dazzling variety of birds.

House Features: The house will soon be featured in a national magazine and has won accolades from architects and designers from Brazil, Europe and the U.S. Two detached suites with private baths; a large living room with bathroom that converts to a third bedroom, (there is a sofa bed, futon and two high quality inflatable beds available if needed); two decks, a stone terrace and a Jacuzzi, an outdoor shower and bathroom; beautiful garden; stone path, washing machine and dryer; fully equipped modern kitchen with large refrigerator with freezer compartment; main water filter to ensure safety of all water used with an extra filter on the kitchen tap to ensure the best quality drinking water; overhead fans in suites; sound system; solar heating for hot water with a back up electrical heater. Indirect lighting on the decks to create a relaxing ambience and to minimize insects. The house sleeps 6 to 10 persons.

Additional Info: The beach is safe for children of any age. The waves are gentle and the beach is safe for wading. The bay is great for water skiing, snorkeling, wind surfing or kayaking. The fishing and diving are very good and local guides are readily available. Paraty is accessible in minutes yet one can get away from the tumult of the town by escaping to the island. The house is up the hill from the water and consequently is nearly free of mosquitoes year round. The area features surfing, camping, diving and scheduled mule rides up the Gold Trail. Paraty features excellent restaurants and entertainment including year round festivals, (the most important traditional festival takes place on Araujo island a short distance from the house). In July the international literary festival takes place, “FLIP”, preceded and followed by local festivals. (See the home page for links to “flip”.)