While we personally loved our experience at O Vilarejo it may not be for everyone, especially "high maintenance" or inexperienced international travelers. You need to do your homework. - You will not have the same amenities or 24/7 staff as a large chain hotel; you will be staying in a Brazilian home's guest house/accessory dwelling unit. For example, there is no business center, doorman, bell desk, or concierge, and most requests require some advance notice. O Vilarejo is more similar to an American or British "Bed and Breakfast" or "Inn" in the countryside, than a Marriott or Hyatt. Note: this is typical of Florianopolis - there are few if any large hotels on the beach. This is not Waikiki or South Beach's "resort strip". - You will be staying in a residential neighborhood, a good 30 minute Uber to the "Centro" commercial downtown of Floripa. You come here for the quiet, the natural beauty, and the exceptional beaches, far from the pulsing nightclubs of Jurere or downtown. - You are in rural Brazil, with different cultural norms, pace of life, infrastructure, and language staying in someone else's home. If you find yourself visiting Floripa on your very first international trip and don't speak any Portuguese or Spanish, you may find the experience intimidating or overwhelming. Experienced travelers, especially to South America or Brazil, will find O Vilarejo incredibly rewarding.

O Vilarejo is a large, quiet residential compound, comprised of the owner-proprietor's main house, several individual suites central kitchen, gardens, and small pool. The lovely couple who owns the property manage everything personally with an exceptional attention to detail and fantastic customer service. The included breakfast is *not* your typical coffee and pastry; it is a multi-course gourmet feast not to be missed, hand-prepared by the proprietor and his wife to your tastes using ingredients from the property and island. Everything is of the first quality. The rooms are nicely appointed, with WiFi, A/C, and, importantly, a true King Size bed (these are relatively rare in Brazil). O Vilarejo is within walking distance of both the "Praia Mole" and "Praia Joaquina" beaches, which rival anything in the Carribean, Hawaii, or Mediterranean. You can also explore the Lagoa area, Joaquina dunes, and numerous hiking trails with dramatic coastal views. The location is important as it is often difficult to persuade the local Uber drivers to pick up wet and sandy beach-goers. O Vilarejo is a perfect "base" for a beach-centric Holiday in Floripa. Above all, the O Vilarejo provides an exceptional, personalized experience. You're working directly with the owners, who I found more than willing to accommodate reasonable requests via What's App, unfettered by chain hotel or short-term rental marketplace policies. It's what AirBnb used to be years ago, before the era of mandatory 10am check outs or outrageous booking and cleaning fees. We're also big fans of their dog, Alfie!

Stayed in March 2025

Absolutely a fantastic stay. Felt like visiting old friends. Wonderful breakfast and service above and beyond. So happy we found this special place.

Stayed in March 2025

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It’s cozy and sofisticated, but the best part is how the owners treat you with a high level of kindness and dedication to ensure your well-being!!

Stayed in February 2025

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What a gem. A big and spacious room, nicely decorated, with cute details. The sleeping corner with blackout curtains, very comfortable king bed. Quiet neighbourhood, Lagoa is very peaceful and beach-hippie like. Breakfast was absolutely fantastic, never had a service like that in my life. Attentive, made for you. Andre is very knowledgeable and skilled chef providing the exquisite food using best and healthy ingredients. His partner FaFa is so welcoming that makes you feel part of the family. Nice conversation during breakfast made our stay unforgettable. The vilarejo is our home from now on and every time we are back in Floripa. Not to mention the pets…a special thank you to Alfred, Johnny Depp and Jack the Carp fish that loves a cuddle.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing to write here, really

That was an absolutely marvelous stay: a beautiful, stylishly decorated, and spacious house, perfectly located in a quiet area between famous surfing beaches. But most importantly, the hosts, Andre and Fafa, are among the most hospitable people I've ever met. They cooked simply insanely tasty and generous breakfasts for me every day. Just look at these pictures! I bet you will want to skip dinners! Also, three friendly dogs and one shy turtle live here.

Stayed in June 2024

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Stayed in June 2025

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Stayed in April 2025