Porto Taigun, Casa Taigun – Santo André, Bahia, Brazil

Welcome to Sítio Porto Taigun, a spacious, quiet property in nature and with a unique history, on the banks of the João de Tiba River in Santo André, Bahia. Our property, one of the oldest in the village, is named after the sailboat that brought the couple Jürgen and Ana Lúcia to the then small village of Santo André in the early 1980s. This special place was carefully selected to become both the couple's new home and a port for the vessel. Hence the name: Porto Taigun. The space COZY HOUSE WITH A VIEW OF THE RIVER Our house is spacious and cozy, with the capacity to accommodate up to three couples and two children or up to eight people in three cozy spaces, one of which is a 50m² suite (upper floor). The house also has three balconies, an equipped kitchen and two dining areas for up to 12 people. This spacious, rustic-style two-bedroom house is located in the heart of Sítio Porto Taigun, surrounded by trees and overlooking the river. It is a house with two floors and three ground-floor balconies. Altogether, it has an area of more than 200m². In the center of the ground floor is a large kitchen, equipped with a refrigerator, oven, stove and sink on a granite countertop. The dining area, next to the kitchen, has a large wooden table as its centerpiece. Alternatively, you can use the balconies for meals. The kitchen and dining area are adjacent to a comfortable living room and work area. The living room also gives access to another balcony, with a sofa, armchairs and hammocks. Depending on the size of the group, this room can easily accommodate a third couple (or two singles). Also on the ground floor is a bedroom with a closet and air-conditioning, adjacent to a spacious bathroom. In front of the central balcony is an outdoor shower to cool off or wash your feet when arriving from the beach, river or pool. Guest access Outdoor cooking and stunning views: Our outdoor deck kitchen features, in addition to the normal equipment for preparing meals, a large barbecue and offers space for eight people around the table. Enjoy the panoramic view while savoring your meals and watching the sunset in the mangroves. Looking for adventure or relaxation? Why not both?! :) - Explore the surroundings with our kayaks, which are included in the daily rate. We recommend an invigorating dip in the river to cool off. - Or cool off in our quiet pool, surrounded by lush nature. Wildlife and local art: - In addition to our adorable pet "xodógs," you can observe and interact with a rich fauna, including birds such as parrots, parakeets, thrushes, hummingbirds and hawks, as well as some mammals, such as agoutis and tamarins (which are very curious and brazen!). - Art and orchids: The host has her art and ceramics studio on the property (Atelier Santa Braga), as well as a beautiful collection of orchids. Other things to note Our commitment to the environment: - We are self-sufficient and eco-friendly. We produce our own solar energy, use an artesian well for water (groundwater) and have an ecological septic tank system. - We separate our waste and use a compost bin to turn organic matter into fertilizer, which we use to enrich the site's soil. Come to Porto Taigun for a unique experience that combines an authentic history, nature, sustainability, hospitality and art. We'll wait for you here!