Villa Gavea

From the top of this hill, a former coffee plantation overhangs this wonderful colonial home.
Have your breakfast in the heart of the tropical rain forest amongst the monkeys, toucans, parrots and other exotic species. Overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro, as well as its mythical beaches such as Ipanema, Copacabana and Leblon, is a once in a lifetime experience.

Well being, serenity, wildlife, comfort and luxury fill the air.

Pierre, the owner, passionate about natural history and primitive art, since childhood and curious by nature, shares his discoveries with you, by way of unusual objects in an atmosphere of just back from a journey: it induces a natural beauty of the time and the place and makes beautiful what nature has made extraordinary. He hands you his taste for the unseen to kindle the curious traveller.
 
Zen home: an unconditional compromise between comfort and well being.
The area’s 5 suites range from 30 to 100m² and are equipped with air conditioning.
On the magnificent floor, crafted from exotic ipe tobacco wood, is a feast for the eyes. Its comfortable colonial sofas invite meditation.

The journey continues onto the private terraces fragranced by the aroma of this luxuriant vegetation.
Each one of the bathrooms has its own distinctiveness; conservatory filled with tropical plants, antique basins, one or two person spa baths, hammam, view of the open sky in the heart of this ecosystem of a globally unique biodiversity.
 
There is a fantastic outdoor lounge with oversized linen sofas, sun beds, a dining area, a barbecue and bar which makes this a wonderful place to spend the entire day. Under the stunning garden gazebo overlooking the pool, draped with soft voile curtains, overlooking the pool, is a more formal dining table.

Five suites can have a max occupacy of 15 people
Five bathrooms
Six toilets

Notes:
- The chef will purchase and prepare fabulous food from the local markets.
- Flowers on reception
- Tea or coffee in bed
- Waiting staff