A trickling fountain beckons guests up the stone staircase to this gay-friendly, two-room guesthouse and bistro, which sits right on the lagoon before Barra da Lagoa. Stunningly spacious rooms feature antique accents and sea-view whirlpool bathtubs that are bigger than some rooms altogether! Terraces and in-room breakfast service complement the beautiful views.
The intimate bistro has a small but discerning menu of creative dishes such as penne with duck and red wine, or shrimp flambéed with orange and green pepper sauce (mains R$94 to R$126).