Maraú Peninsula · Bahia
Let yourself be enveloped by the tropical charm, comfort, and the vibrant energy of Bahia. Between the constant sea breeze, rich cuisine, and lush scenery, discover the perfect refuge — and live an authentic barefoot experience that will stay with you forever.
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Guests arrive to a generous, sophisticated living room defined by soaring ceilings — a wooden frame with woven palm-leaf finish that gives the space its authentic tropical character.
The décor balances comfort and elegance with ease. Neutral-toned furniture keeps the atmosphere calm and welcoming; tropical plants and handcrafted details speak to the natural, unhurried spirit of the house.
Wide sliding doors open the living space entirely to the outside, letting daylight and sea breezes move freely through the rooms. From the living room, a privileged view stretches over the pool and the coconut grove — the setting for the kind of moments that linger.
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The generous green grounds, woven into the tropical landscape, invite guests to slow down and settle into each moment — the sound of waves, the rustle of palms. Hammocks strung through the garden make the perfect spot to rest in the shade of the coconut trees, read, or simply take in the view.
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Surrounded by the beauty of nature and the sound of the waves, with a wide view of the blue ocean and the coconut grove, the interior of the house is cozy and rustic — light décor inspired by the Bahian coast.
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Located along the southern coast of Bahia, the Maraú Peninsula is a genuine tropical paradise — known for its unspoiled beaches, crystalline waters, and lush nature. Surrounded by coconut groves, natural pools, and long stretches of white sand, the region draws visitors who seek stillness, exclusivity, and an honest connection with the natural world.
Among the peninsula's most coveted destinations is Barra Grande, a charming waterfront village where rustic Bahian warmth meets sophisticated hospitality, exceptional cuisine, and easy leisure. Late afternoons bring the unforgettable sunset at Ponta do Mutá — turquoise water, shifting light, and a pace that stays with you.
Beyond the paradisiacal beaches, the Maraú Peninsula offers boat excursions, natural pools at Taipu de Fora, ecological trails, marine wildlife, and rare experiences within preserved Atlantic Forest. A perfect destination for those who want days of rest, comfort, and genuine connection with Brazil's most authentic coastline.
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From above: the house dissolves into green.
Between the sand and the coconut grove, the roof almost disappears. Only the pool gives away where the house begins.
The gourmet area opens to the pool and the sea.
Pizza oven, cooktop and a long table in the shade. Here you cook facing the water.
The lunch table and the hammock, side by side.
The covered veranda holds both: where you eat and where you rest afterward. The garden begins right there.
A sitting veranda, with a yellow hammock.
Armchairs, cushions on the floor, and a hammock tied at the end. The wooden doors open onto the pool.
The coconut grove comes before the beach.
Between the house and the sea, a stretch of tall coconut trees and the thatched gazebo. The blue shows through the trunks.
Table on the sand, parasol, sea.
The private beach strip in front of the house comes with a table, chairs and loungers. Anyone who wants to eat lunch with their feet in the sand, can.
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Maria runs everything. She's the one who gets your information before you arrive — who sleeps in which room, who has allergies, who needs a chair at the table. By the time you land, she already knows your name.
The cook arranges the menu two days in advance, by WhatsApp. You can bring your tastes, your dietary restrictions, the memory of a meal from somewhere. She'll answer. When you arrive, lunch is ready.
The caretaker lives on the property — in his own house, separate from the main one. And that makes all the difference.
Five people look after the house. You rarely see them in motion. The work happens in your time off.
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You land in Ilhéus. The car takes about an hour and a half to Camamu Bay.
At the marina, the boat is waiting. The engine starts. Twenty-five minutes through the islands — some inhabited, most not. The water changes color several times along the way.
The boat docks at the Barra Grande pier. From the village to the house is just a few minutes — and the coconut grove appears before the roof.
By the time you arrive, they already know your name.
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Two minutes.
The rest is on the next page.
Five suites, full structure, how to arrive, rates and availability.
Booking
A private stretch of the Maraú Peninsula — Barra Grande, Bahia.
5 suites · up to 13 guests · feet in the sand · Staff 5 funcionários
Main suite · upper floor
Set in a privileged part of the house, the master suite has large windows and a wide private balcony overlooking the sea and the coconut grove. From the bed, you can see it all.
One king bed, one queen bed, one auxiliary bed. Air conditioning, walk-in closet, sofa, 60-inch TV.
Wing 1 · upper floor
Queen bed and one auxiliary bed. Air conditioning, wardrobe. Balcony with hammock, sea/coconut grove view.
Wing 1 · ground floor · accessible
Two single beds (joinable) and one auxiliary bed. Air conditioning, wardrobe. Balcony with hammock, sea/coconut grove view. Step-free access for guests with reduced mobility.
Wing 2 · upper floor
Queen bed. Air conditioning, wardrobe. Balcony with sea/coconut grove view.
Wing 2 · ground floor · accessible
Two single beds (joinable) and one auxiliary bed. Air conditioning, wardrobe. Balcony with hammock, sea/coconut grove view. Step-free access for guests with reduced mobility.
More scenes of the house
Wellness
Attached to the main house, with garden views. Full equipment, free weights, room for stretching.
For those who want to keep their routine. For those who simply want to start the day in motion.
Casa das Palmeiras sits on the Maraú Peninsula, in southern Bahia. Three ways in.
Barra Grande airfield (SIRI) takes small and medium private aircraft. From runway to house, nine minutes by car.
Land in Ilhéus (IOS). Car transfer to Camamu Bay. 25-minute boat ride through the islands, arriving at the Barra Grande pier.
Land in Ilhéus. Around 130 km to the house, the last 45 minutes on a dirt road (BA-030 / Maraú). Around 2h20 total.
| Season | Nightly | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Low season | R$ 4.200 | 4 nights |
| High season | R$ 5.500 | 5 nights |
| National holidays | R$ 5.900 | 5 nights |
| Carnival | R$ 6.000 | 5 nights |
| Réveillon | R$ 13.000 | 7 nights |
Up to 90 days before arrival — 50% refund. Less than 90 days before arrival — non-refundable. Réveillon — non-refundable.
Parties are not allowed. Meetings may be authorized with prior arrangement.
Pets are welcome. Please let us know in advance so we can arrange the details.
In Barra Grande, on the Maraú Peninsula in southern Bahia, Brazil. The house faces the sea, with the beach at its door and a coconut grove between the veranda and the water. It is a few minutes from the village of Barra Grande.
There are two routes, both starting at Ilhéus airport. By boat: about an hour and a half by car to Camamu Bay, then a twenty-five-minute boat ride through the islands, docking at the Barra Grande pier. By car: roughly 130 km via the BA-030 / Maraú road, the final 45 minutes on unpaved road, about 2h20 in total. Transfers are arranged in advance.
Four nights in low season and five in high season, on national holidays and at Carnival. Seven nights over New Year's. Nightly rates and cancellation policies are on the booking page.
Yes. The booking is always for the entire house, with all five en-suite bedrooms, for a single group of up to thirteen guests. The house is never split between different parties, and there are no other guests on the property during your stay.
The natural pools at Taipu de Fora, which surface at low tide; boat trips through Camamu Bay and its islands; Ponta do Mutá; trails through preserved Atlantic Forest; and the village of Barra Grande itself. Many guests spend whole days without leaving the house — the beach is at the door.
Two of the five suites are on the ground floor, with suitable access for guests with reduced mobility. If someone in your group needs one, let us know when booking so those suites are prepared.
Via WhatsApp. The owner replies personally, confirms availability, and sends the contract and payment instructions.
A deposit on confirmation. The remainder per the contract terms. We accept bank transfer and Pix.
Yes — breakfast, lunch, dinner. The menu is arranged with her before your trip. You can bring suggestions, dietary restrictions, preferences. Those who prefer can also use the kitchen on their own.
The cook can shop before or during your stay. The service fee is a flat R$ 200. You pay for the groceries directly at the market.
The house comfortably accommodates up to 13 guests. Beyond that, let's talk.
WiFi, yes. Cell signal, yes.
The caretaker lives on the property. Maria, who runs the team, is reachable any time — her number is given to you on arrival.
We arrange everything with Maria before you arrive — time, names, ages, allergies, transfer. You arrive; they already know who you are.
