This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Kristin B., Weston, MA
15 January 2015
Great location, nice social spaces, has potential
We stayed here for a week with a fairly large family--the owner is very attentive to renters' needs and was helpful when there was an issue with a huge rain and a couple of leaks (this was a historic rain--so don't think those leaks are usually there).
Good stuff:
Two bedrooms on the ocean side where you can hear waves and look out on garden. Good open space outside.
Pleasant veranda and seating area
Excellent social spaces
Free and working wifi
Great TV/cable
Lots and lots and lots of silverware
Four of five bedrooms have ensuite bathroom. Fifth is right outside BR door
Ceiling fans all work- some noisier than others. Bring earplugs. Unless you like to hear ocean.
Almost right on beach. GREAT location
Stuff that needs work:
Lawn furniture is decrepit and has no cushions. Unusable.
Fewer beach chairs that people who stay in house.
Beach umbrella (only 1!) broken
Beach tents were a mish-mash of parts--took us two hours to set it up
Three bedrooms are on corridor to housekeeper's room. No view, no privacy, some noise from housekeeper. Fifth bedroom gets a view of laundry when done, and also hears laundry machine.
If you cook, the plastic plates and decrepit pans are not a joy.
Frankly, we were not fans of the housekeeper but she is available for extra cleaning, etc. Not sure you need it. I missed the privacy of having my own house. The best news is that the owner speaks English (hence my review in English) and when we called with issues, he got them resolved. He even bonused us an extra night because of the inconvenience of the rain.
I can tell that they are working on making this house better and better. It is an excellent option for Guaeca, the best beach on the coast of Sao Paulo.
Enjoy! And thanks, Charles!
