Casa do Jardim

One of the newest pousadas in Canoa, and perhaps the nicest, Casa do Jardim was designed and built by its French owner, an architect. The location is ideal for those who want to be close both to the beach and to Broadway, the heart of Canoa's nightlife, without having to contend with the crowds, noise, and parking limitations. Rooms are spacious, and have verandas with an ocean view and ocean breeze. The style is both natural and elegant. And the garden, designed by the owner's son, is worthy of providing the pousada with its name. All rooms but one have air conditioning and television. I was told that minibars will soon be in each room, and work is about to begin on a swimming pool. But the best feature is, and likely will continue to be, the personal interest the owner shows in each guest. Being well traveled herself, she invites guests to share their own travel experiences, and it is not unusual for conversations in several languages to take place at night in the thatched-room salon that is the central common area. While many hotels and pousadas in Brazil offer complimentary breakfast, the one at Casa do Jardim is quite exceptional and usually includes dishes made to order by the owner herself, such as crepes or omelets.