Holiday homes right on the beach
Santa Cruz Cabrália
Property description
The Village Mata Encantada is situated on the outskirts of Santo André, a small part of the Santa Cruz Cabrália community, about 30km (19 miles) north o Porto Seguro in southern Bahia.
"Mata Encantada" means "enchanted forest". Our resort does not apply this name without reason. Imbedded in a original forest with direct access to the beach, there is a comfortable house awaiting our guests. The 15,000m² (3.7 acres) large and fenced-in Village Mata Encantada consist grossly of original rain forest and ancient trees. The house has an own garden area of approx. 800m² (8,600 square foot)with lawn and blooming flowers.
The land plot lies in the nature reserve "APA Santo Antônio" and borders directly on the beautiful beach of Santo André, which not by chance was described by the periodical "Veja" as one of the 13 most exotic in Brazil. Near the beach the pleantly, inviting to ponder Cabana with large fresh water swimming pool. Another pergola on the beach shades our guests. Hamocks, resting chairs and more fold seating are available across the grounds, inviting our guests to ponder.
The waters on the Praia das Tartarugas (Turtle Beach) is subdued, thanks to the reef Recife de Itassimirim and so whith bathing is also suitable for families with children. The beach counts to the most beautiful and exotic in Brazil, not only becaus of the originality but also due to it being almost untouched and undiscovered by the tourist streams.
Thanks to stringent environmental protection, the area could develop a close to nature tourism. We at the Village Mata Encantada follow this idea; e.g. the water heating is operated solely by solar energy and the attendance of the swimming pool is based on UV-light to minimize the use of chlorine as far as possible.
The house has a living area of 160m² (1,720 square foot). On the upper floor there are two generously, upon wish, also air-conditioned suites with a double bed and also two single beds. Each suite has its own bathroom. Standard furnishing naturally includes ceiling ventilators.
On the ground floor, in addition to the kitchen with refrigerator, stove, baking oven, crockery as well as other required utilities, a living and dining room as well as a bath room. The living room is so furnished that two other people could sleep here comfortably.
The house has a television set with 40 international programs.
A large veranda with hammocks, resting chairs seating corner with table completes the furnishing.
Our guests are supplied with bed linen and terry towels free of charge, included in this service is the daily house cleaning. Upon request and for the duration of their stay, we will offer the services of a maid, who will be please to serve you Bahian or international dishes.
Furnishing and features
Short description
| Property type |
Holiday home in a holiday resort |
| Holiday category |
Active holiday, Beauty and wellness, Family and children, Nature, Peace and relaxation, Language and studies |
| Other |
Suitable for allergic persons, Non-smoking house |
| Living area |
165 m² |
| Property area |
15000,00 m² |
| Normal occupancy |
4 Persons |
| Maximum occupancy |
6 Persons |
| Pet |
Pets not permitted |
| Exterior overall impression |
New or recently renovated |
| Overall impression furnishing and features |
Upscale, comfortable furnishing |
| Let since |
2007 |
| Number of rooms |
3.5 |
| Number of kitchens |
1 |
| Number of bedrooms |
2 |
| Number of living rooms |
1 |
| Number of bathrooms |
3 |
| Other rooms |
Large veranda |
| Outdoor facilities |
Balcony, Veranda, Garden |
| Interieur |
Landhaus, klassisch |
| Erscheinungsbild |
idyllisch, stilvoll, hochwertig, Hide-Away |
Living room
| Living room 1 |
| Living room size |
24 m² |
| Living room furniture |
Sofa, Separate dining area |
| Other living room features |
television set with 40 international programs (SKY), ceiling ventilator, safe |
| Living room also serves as a bedroom |
Yes |
| Number of sleeping facilities |
2 |
| Type of sleeping facilities |
Bed |
Bedroom
| Bedroom 1 |
| Bedroom size |
16 m² |
| Number of double beds |
1 |
| Other bedroom furniture |
Wardrobe, night tables, air condition, ceiling ventilator |
| Bedroom 2 |
| Bedroom size |
13 m² |
| Number of single beds |
2 |
| Other bedroom furniture |
Wardrobe, night table, air condition, ceiling ventilator |
Kitchen
| Stil der Küche |
Offene Küche |
| Kitchen 1 |
| Kitchen size |
14 m² |
| Kitchen furniture/equipment |
Bar/breakfast bar, Cooking facilities (four hobs), Fitted kitchen, 2 sets of plates, cups, cutlery per person, Oven, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Gas stove |
Bathroom
| Stil des Bads |
klassisch, verspielt |
| Bathroom 1 |
| Bathroom size |
5 m² |
| Bathroom features |
Bidet, Day light, Toilet, Washing stand, Shower |
| Bathroom 2 |
| Bathroom size |
7 m² |
| Bathroom features |
Bidet, Day light, Toilet, Washing stand, Shower |
| Bathroom 3 |
| Bathroom size |
7 m² |
| Bathroom features |
Bidet, Day light, Toilet, Washing stand, Shower |
Inhouse features
| Heating |
No heating available |
| Air conditioning |
Partly |
| Entertainment electronics |
Colour television set, SAT receipt |
| Telecommunications |
Internet access, Mobile telephone reception possible |
| Equipment |
Cabinets and drawers provide for enough space, Alarm system |
| Other equipment |
Laundry |
| Einrichtungsstil |
klassisch, Landhaus |
Service benefits
| Service facilities (may incur additional costs) |
Shopping service before arrival |
Garden and outdoor
| Garden utilisation |
Exclusive garden use |
| Garden description |
Not visible from the road or neighbouring properties, Enclosed with a hedge, a wall or a fence |
| Garden facilities |
Pavilion, Garden furniture provided |
| Other |
Patio, cabana, play-ground |
| On-site leisure facilities |
Swimming pool |
| Other Leisure facilities |
The attendance of the swimming pool is based on UV-light to minimize the use of chlorine as far as possible |
| Stil des Gartens |
Familiengarten |
Surroundings of the holiday home
| Holiday home location |
idyllische Lage |
Surrounding
| View from the holiday home |
Garden, forest, meadow |
| Distance to town |
30,00 km |
| Town name |
Porto Seguro |
| Distance to next restaurant |
0,50 km |
| Distance to next shopping facilities |
1,00 km |
| Distance to the sea |
0,05 km |
| Name of the sea |
South Atlantic |
| Type of beach |
Sandy beach |
| Distance to fishing spot |
0,05 km |
| Nearby sports facilities |
Fishing, Canoeing, Bike tours, Riding possibilities, Surfing, Diving, Sailing |
| Other leisure facilities |
Walks and hikes, movie theatre, flight-seeing |
| Rental Facilities |
Bicycle rental service |
| Parking facilities |
Private parking on site, Carport |
| Direct surroundings |
Restaurant |
| Excursion possibilities |
See http://www.mataencantada.com/en/html/region.html |
| Location description |
Up to this day Santo André is a pleasant, quiet fisherman’s village with merely 700 inhabitants. The short journey with the ferry over the Rio João de Tiba from Santa Cruz Cabrália to Santo André brings you away from the influence of the turbulent Porto Seguro with all its strand bars into this cozy town.
The significance of Santo André as holiday location for ecological tourism of superlative standing has risen in the past years. This fact reflects in a good and functioning infrastructure. Next to the supermarket there is a grocery store, boutiques, handicraft studios, more than a dozen restaurants and bars with a rich offer of regional and international cuisine. Various establishments offer accommodation from simple lodging up to five star hotels.
Due to reports in various magazines Santo André has gone from secret tip to one of the most frequented holiday destinations in Bahia. Thanks to stringent environmental protection the charm of this tiny paradise could be saved.
Santo André got is name from a legend. A frightful monk buried a golden statue of the holy St. Andreas so that it would not be stolen. It might be this gold that gives this fisherman’s village its special shine. |
Travel Instructions
| Nearest airport |
Porto Seguro |
| Distance to nearest airport |
30,00 km |
| Nearest motor way |
BR-101 |
| Distance to the nearest motor way |
80,00 km |
