Olinda offers much more than just a quick visit from Recife. Its hills maintain a festive atmosphere throughout the year and house a rich collection of Baroque churches, colonial residences, and art studios. Due to its compact size and ease of walking around, the historic center is considered the ideal place to stay. For this reason, several houses in the region have been selected for rental via Airbnb.
One notable property stands out for its decoration, which mixes ceramic sculptures with photographs of the Carioca resident Pedro Jardim de Mattos in a large living room. This space was designed by the Pernambucan architect Sandra Brandão, uniting contemporary and historical elements. The suite, equipped with a queen bed, air conditioning, mini-fridge, and TV, has access to a generous backyard with hammocks, where one can hear the birds singing. Although the kitchen is not available to guests, the package includes a hearty and praised breakfast daily.
In another house, brick walls and colorful tiles give charm to this cozy retreat, situated amidst nature. The terrace features a hot tub and a hammock, offering views of the sea and the Church of Carmo. The accommodation has two bedrooms—one with a queen bed and another with two single beds—in addition to a living room with a hammock and rocking chair. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, stove, and microwave.
Another bungalow is located in a private Atlantic Forest reserve, within the historic site of Olinda, only a two-minute walk from Alto da Sé, an area known for its restaurants and handicraft shops. The two bedrooms are air-conditioned, one with a king bed and the other with a queen bed. The living room includes a sofa bed, recliner, and television, while the kitchen is supplied with a stove, microwave, and coffee maker. A highlight of this property is the terrace, which features hammocks, a sun lounger, and a table, providing a view of the Olinda lighthouse.
In a third option, the house is described as unique, located in the heart of the historic center but completely immersed in lush forest. Guests report hearing the sounds of nature and watching monkeys in the trees in the morning. The host Luis is mentioned as very welcoming and accessible. The lodging is described as spacious and well-equipped.
An accommodation with simple decor, artwork, and colorful tiles in the kitchen offers two air-conditioned rooms: one with a queen bed and another with two single beds. The living room is spacious, and the kitchen is equipped with a stove, coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. The highlight of this place is the terrace, which contains a hammock, sun lounger, chairs, plants, and a barbecue grill.
Further on, a house with a green painted facade is presented as more spacious than the previous ones, featuring two air-conditioned suites. One has a queen bed, and the second offers two single beds plus space to accommodate two additional mattresses on the floor. The living room, characterized by a brick wall and a television connected to Netflix, integrates with the dining room, which seats six people, and the kitchen, equipped with a refrigerator, cooktop, oven, and counter space for three more seats.