Casa do Dean Tropical Loft, Arraial d’Ajuda, Brazil
Located on an exclusive cliff top with magical views of the Mata Atlantica, Casa do Dean is an amazing home for 2-4 people on the east coast of Brazil.
The house has the aesthetic of a giant loft. The spacious open plan living room has high ceilings and a giant sliding door that opens the guest suite into the living room. The floors are white polished concrete and the high ceiling is of beamed constructed using rich Brazilian woods. Twelve metres of continuous French doors open onto a big wooden veranda mounted on stilts, giving an incredible view of the rainforest. The extensive glass frontage lets in tons of sunlight (bedrooms have blackout curtains for bedtime.) Hammocks are provided for outdoor lounging.
The two bedroom suites each have king-sized four poster beds made from Brazilian hardwood with fine sprung mattresses and quality bed linens and soft pillows (memory foam or feathers).
Furnishings reflect the taste and travels of the owner: chairs made from pieces of natural discarded rainforest trees, Brazilian arts crafts and pieces from the popular artist Toti from his Oficina De Agosto store in São Paulo. You’ll find original 1960s big movie posters (Brigitte Bardot being one) framed alongside original limited edition “Dean Freeman” photographic prints, a contemporary designed Turkish Kilim rug and cushions, Indian silk fabrics, African artefacts, Art deco lamps from Argentina, and hand-made designer Chrome fans from Gerbar in São Paulo.
It’s just five minutes walk from the vibrant or deserted beaches of Arraial d’Ajuda (depending which direction you choose). It’s the same distance to walk to the charming restaurants and bars of the village (Brazilian, Argentinean, Japanese, French and Italian cuisine). A 30 minute drive will take you to the neighboring village of Trancoso.
