Welcome to paradise! Villa Maria is located in beautiful, peaceful hillside country 140 km north of Rio, approximately 2 to 2.5 hrs drive. This region is recognized as having the 3rd best climate in the world. Cool, crisp evenings, and warm sunny days. Located on 35,000 m2 of land with organic fruit trees, vegetables, lettuce, carrots, and more. Our water comes from a fresh water spring 70 meters below ground. The property includes a lake, swimming pool, beach tennis court, volley court, ping pong table, snooker table, and internet of 350MB. AC in all bedrooms. Breathe clean crisp air, and eat succulent fresh produce from the garden. All of our locally grown products are 100% natural. In addition to the fresh water lake there is a swimming pool, barbecue with outside entertainment area, hiking trails, gardening, mountain biking, river rafting, or just relax in a hammock under a coconut tree in the garden and listen to the sounds of nature. Secretario is 40 minutes. Itaipava 50 minutes. Petropolis 1 hour. Vassouras 40 minutes. Tres Rios 40 minutes. The region is dotted with historical coffee plantations. We can provide a housekeeper and cook upon request. We can also provide a driver/car for the drive between Rio and Vila Maria.

Very quiet and safe country location. Close to historical coffee farms, waterfalls, woodlands. Good food and restaurants in Itaipava, Araras, Secretario, Rio das Flores, Paty de Alfares. All are between 40 and 50 minutes drive. Lots of hiking and outdoor activities to be found in the surrounding areas.