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Essência da Guarda Surf House

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star beachfront apartments with spa

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A beach with waves lapping at the shore and a flag in the distance.
A rustic wooden room with a large dining table, chairs, a bed, and a window with curtains.
A hot tub with a wooden deck and a canopy, surrounded by a wooden fence and lush greenery.
A rustic room with a wooden table, two sofas, and a bed.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Servidão João Bento Martins, Palhoça, SC, 88131000
  • Place, Serra do Tabuleiro State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Prainha do Joaquim Martins
    ‪29 min walk‬
  • Place, Morro da Guarda do Embau
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Florianópolis (FLN-Hercílio Luz Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Palhoça

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this Guarda do Embau apartment, you'll find Serra do Tabuleiro State Park and Morro da Guarda do Embau. Prainha do Joaquim Martins and Praia de Cima are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Serra do Tabuleiro State Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Morro da Guarda do Embau - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Garopaba Beach - 43 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Centrosul Convention Center - 55 min drive - 38.2 miles
  • Ferrugem Beach - 55 min drive - 31.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hercilio Luz Intl. Airport (FLN) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Del Mar Restaurante E Petiscaria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cozinha da Mamma - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casa Vicenza Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante do Rica - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante e Lanchonete seu Gonçalves - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Essência da Guarda Surf House

3.5-star beachfront apartments with spa
Essência da Guarda Surf House offers its guests a full-service spa and a hot tub. Essência da Guarda Surf House also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a communal living room. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Palhoça apartment is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Essência da Guarda Surf House offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables and kitchen islands. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels, pay movies, and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Palhoça apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the apartment's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Communal living room
  • Dining table
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 15 lbs per pet)
  • Fee: BRL 150 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks
  • Local maps

Location highlights

  • In a state park
  • Near the bay
  • On the riverwalk

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 6 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: BRL 150 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 15 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: BRL 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property only accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.

Property is also known as

Essencia Da Guarda Surf House
Essência da Guarda Surf House Palhoça
Essência da Guarda Surf House Apartment
Essência da Guarda Surf House Apartment Palhoça

Frequently asked questions

How close is Essência da Guarda Surf House to the airport?

Essência da Guarda Surf House is 38.2 mi (65-min drive) away from the Hercilio Luz Intl. Airport (FLN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Essência da Guarda Surf House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Essência da Guarda Surf House.

How close is Essência da Guarda Surf House to the beach?

This apartment is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Essência da Guarda Surf House offer free breakfast?

Essência da Guarda Surf House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Essência da Guarda Surf House?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Essência da Guarda Surf House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Essência da Guarda Surf House?

This apartment offers free self parking.

Does Essência da Guarda Surf House have a pool?

Essência da Guarda Surf House does not have a pool.

Does Essência da Guarda Surf House have a spa?

Yes, this apartment has a spa.

How close is Essência da Guarda Surf House to downtown Palhoça?

Essência da Guarda Surf House is 18.5 mi away from Palhoça.

Essência da Guarda Surf House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
O quarto estava limpo, bom espaço com sacada.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MATHEUS PRESTES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Anfitrões muito educados e sempre dispostos a ajudar. Parabéns pelo excelente trabalho Denise, Lucas e Mateus. Local tranquilo, confortável e próximo da praia.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Localização incrível, Maycon um cara super gente boa... Ótimo quarto, apenas o ar condicionado que poderia ser um pouco melhor. De resto, só ir.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Acredito que tenha sido o lugar que fomos melhores recebidos na vida. Parabéns ao Maycon! Estrutura simples, porém demasiadamente acolhedora. Iremos mais vezes com toda certeza.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Muito bom, só o ar condicionado poderia melhorar

Ótimo! Único ponto é que o ar condicionado não gelava bem. De resto, tudo perfeito.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luiza

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Anfitrião maycon muito gente boa! Deu tudo certo e voltaríamos.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rafae

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Vá sem medo de errar!

Realmente superou as espectativas, pousada muito bem localizada, bem no estilo da guarda, sem falar no anfitrião Maicon que realmente foi extremamente educado e solicito a tudo que precisamos, recomendo!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CARLA G R

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excelente

Lugar aconchegante em meio a natureza, eu e minha filha fomos recebidas com muito carinho pelos anfitriões Maycom e Suelen, pessoas incríveis e sempre preocupados com nosso bem estar, nos sentimos como da família. O café da manhã, hummmmm.... Delicioso! Da água na boca só de lembrar da banana frita na manteiga com canela! Com certeza quando voltarmos pra guarda é aqui que iremos ficar! Super recomendo!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Muito bom

Localização boa, perto da praia, infraestrutura um pouco precária, porém acho que faz parte da região, anfitriã super simpática, faz de tudo para agradar ao hóspede e dá várias dicas de onde ir. Sugestão: investir um pouco para melhorar o conforto nos quartos, como colocar cortinas blackout em todas as janelas e um colchão bom.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alessandro

Liked: Room comfort, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

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