Reviews of Jungle Lodge

Incredible bungalow. The location is beautiful and completely immersed in nature. Simple but with everything you need. There is a possibility to have dinner at the lodge. Breakfast is fresh and plenty. Hosts were amazing.

Just be aware of the accessibility, especially with luggage. It's a 15-20 min walk/climb from the port and main town of Ilha Grande. There is no restaurant/bar/etc in the direct surroundings so going out always involves the short hike from and to the lodge.

Location in nature and Stefanie and Abraao (who look after the place)

Unfortunately this stay wasn’t what we expected and we can’t in good faith recommend that others stay here. We stayed in the double room, it’s not clear whether the ‘superior bungalow’ is still an option. Although the place was enjoyable because of its remote location in the jungle, it is in a worse condition than advertised. Furthermore, what isn’t advertised is that you share the space with a woman and her child who help cook and clean. While they are delightful - and in fact made our stay! - we think this should be made clear, especially as you have to walk through the shared kitchen to use the bathroom. The main reason for the bad review however has to be the host, William. From the get-go he was difficult and passive aggressive with us and made us feel uncomfortable throughout the whole stay. Not least because he argued with his staff in front of us which created a terrible atmosphere. Smaller details like soap by the sink bathroom were overlooked and the mosquito net continually fell down. Shame, as it sounds like this used to be a great place to stay. The hike up to the place is OK if you know what you’re signing up for- just make sure you bring good shoes and torches!!

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If I could give zero stars, I would. This place is an absolute disgrace and should not even be listed on Booking. The access is simply impossible. I live in India and am used to rough conditions; I’m not a “princess” by any means, and I actually love hiking and outdoor adventures. However, the reality of this place is far worse than what’s described. The so-called “small path” or “short hike” is extremely minimized compared to the actual experience. The trail is muddy, swampy, and you have to climb rocks to get there. Even with just a backpack, it’s exhausting and nearly impossible. After such a long, tumultuous, and tiring climb, you’d at least expect to be rewarded with a beautiful place and a nice room to make it feel worth the effort. But that couldn’t be further from reality. What you find is a run-down, filthy, and completely disappointing location that looks nothing like the photos on Booking. On top of that, there is no food or dining option available. This means you’re forced to make a 20-30 minute hike down the treacherous trail just to find dinner. And once you’ve eaten, you then have to hike back up for another 20-30 minutes, often in complete darkness, as there is no lighting on the path. We had to walk through the jungle at night, relying solely on the flashlight from our phones. It was dangerous, irresponsible, and absolutely unacceptable. The room itself was dirty and poorly maintained. We had booked for two nights, but after one dreadful night, we decided to leave immediately. The place felt uncomfortable and unsafe. The breakfast was equally appalling: every single item was crawling with insects, from the eggs to the bread, brioche, and butter. It was utterly disgusting and completely unacceptable. To make matters worse, the host had organized a day of activities for us, which sounded promising, but they canceled it at the last minute because other guests had canceled. Why should we have to suffer because of other people’s decisions?

Very isolated, calm and authentic

The mousqito net needs an upgrade

Adventure of sleeping on open amid a nice rainforest.

Please note! The bungalow is not anymore in the shape it is shown on the photos, and the descriptions although trying to depict the adventurous nature of the accommodation are not accurate. The bed. Very small and me and my girlfriend who are of average size didn't sleep the first night at all due to it. The next night we were exhausted and then we managed to sleep half a night. Moreover, the mosquito net is already old and dirty. The hammock shown on the photo is not existing. Electricity. There has been no electricity during the 2 days we spent there. We learned that it is not an exception, but a permanent state where the island has electricity supply issues. Due to that, we had no warm water, the fridge was not working and we could not charge our phones which we needed for flashlights. My girlfriend caught a cold and we left one day earlier then planned without a refund. The breakfast. The breakfast was nowhere close to the breakfast shown on the photos. For 2 days we had two little spoons of butter and jam, a plane portion of scrambled eggs with little bread. and uncut mango and apple. The worst breakfast ever (np. please not that we are used to modest accommodations, but still, this was the worst). Overall. Terrible value for money. We were very disappointed and feel scammed. The maximum price this is worth is up to €50 per night.

The location and adventure to get there were great. I loved the remote vibe and atmosphere. The host Carole was very friendly and genuinely a beautiful sole, she gave us good advise and spoke perfect English, her house keeper and cook prepared everything very well, and kept the place very clean, she speaks only Portuguese so a translate program was needed. Both dogs are calm and friendly, which also maked it special.

The accommodation is unique. It's kind of like glam-camping, especially if you stay in the Bungalow. We stayed at an unfortunate time where it really rained, downpoured for 24 hours, so we opted to move into the main house room for sake of not getting saturated each time going to the Bungalow, which is quite a steep climb through the garden.. careful not to slip Beds could be a bit more comfortable in size if you're small, no problem, but if you're tall, you may find it difficult Power outage was an issue, too. We had 2 nights without power. This seems to be a constant problem of the whole island, so be prepared to take back up power banks, and as with most Brasilien showers they are electric, no hot water. Maybe solar should be invested for the property to make it truly eco-friendly.

Beautiful hut in the middle of the jungle.

For the price set during the high season I expected a bit more. For example breakfast was quite limited, number of bread slices calculated per person. You can ask for more of course. By the time I got to the lodge I have travelled 2 months in Brazil, staying at various places for a range of prices. And hence had a certain expectation about a typical “Brazilian” breakfast. Also wifi was never working. Its a beautiful property but not a good value for money in my opinion.

Incredible stay in the jungle. We had a very lovely stay in the double room, enjoyed delicious breakfasts and dinners (tip - get a banana ice cream, it’s fantastic!). The host is super knowledgeable about Ilha Grande and even gave us great tips for our next stops in Brazil. She has extremely cute two dogs, which made our stay for sure the one we will never forget.

Wish we could stay a little bit longer

This is the perfect place where to switch off and to recover the mind! In the middle of the jungle , at 20 minutes walking from the village. I wish I was still there 🐒🌴 Very recommended if you want to make an experience close to the nature!

Staying in this place is an experience: being in the middle of nature, surrounded by birds, plants and insects. We love it. The host, Carole was very nice and offered us lots of information.

not much

no walls, limited electricity and a gazillion bugs

everything

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the tranquillity (during the day)

no walls of the bungalow meant we heard the bar bands very loudly until early hours of the night. difficult to find at first (needs more signs)

EVERYTHING! Incredibly nice owner and staff. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Wonderful experience

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Located in the rainforest and very much part of nature - and still only 20-30 minutes away from the main village. Great to wake up to the dawn chorus and see so many birds, butterflies and other animals. Carole very friendly and welcoming. Lovely breakfast in the morning.

Best to pack light as trek can be challenging as quite steep in places- but for what you gain in staying here it is worth it.

Fantastic place and views! Very comfortable stay. Note that it is quite a long and challenging way up to the lodge (but very easy to find) so make sure to bring your backpack and no heavy suitcases ;)

Beautiful experience in the jungle. The accommodation is comfortable and charming. It was lovely waking up by the sound of birds and the wind blowing through the trees. We stayed for two night before heading to the other side of the island. We underestimated how rural the island is and Carole was very helpful in making sure we got to the other side of the island. I will def recommend this place!

the walk up if you just want to go for a drink down town