Title: Ecological refuge and excellent cook optional Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ecological refuge and excellent cook optional Holiday home in Mata de São João with fitness centre and Hot tub ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120450000/120446300/120446248/6f9d76de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120450000/120446300/120446248/560c3878.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120450000/120446300/120446248/c1a5f5e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120450000/120446300/120446248/4a86a2fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120450000/120446300/120446248/922f8fc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Ecological refuge and excellent cook optional provides amenities, such as a gym and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathrooms2045 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Pool - Gym - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ecological refuge and excellent cook optional Holiday home in Mata de São João with fitness centre and Hot tub A fitness centre, Access to hot tub and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home provides 6 bathrooms and a microwave, plus a stovetop and a TV. A hairdryer, a shower and an iron/ironing board are among the other amenities that guests will find. Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers an iron/ironing board. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub and a fitness centre. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 6 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Gym - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 2,045 square feet ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55290000/55289800/55289724/0591ec38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Praia do Forte - Conforto, Qualidade e bom Gosto. - Cond. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (for example, a passport) at check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In the event that the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-12.56148%2C-38.01762&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XamE8nuEnGjwZKvbQujpsoyznqQ=) Mata de São João, Bahia #### What's nearby - Sapiranga Ecological Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles - Tower House of Garcia d'Avila - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles - Tamar Project Turtle Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles - Praia do Forte Beach - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles - Itacrimirim Beach - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles #### Getting around - Salvador (SSA-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl.) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sorvete Da Ribeira - ‬7 min drive - ‪Tango Café - ‬6 min drive - ‪Fogo Barbecue - ‬6 min drive - ‪Souza Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Taverna Paradiso - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Ecological refuge and excellent cook optional have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Ecological refuge and excellent cook optional pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Ecological refuge and excellent cook optional? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ecological refuge and excellent cook optional? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Ecological refuge and excellent cook optional located? > Located in Açu da Torre, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Timeantube Lagoon, Garcia d'Ávila Tower House and Humpback Whale Institute. Armazem da Vila Shopping Mall and Tower House of Garcia d'Avila are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ecological refuge and excellent cook optional Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.