Title: Estalagem do Rancho: beautiful accommodation with waterfalls - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Estalagem do Rancho: beautiful accommodation with waterfalls Family-friendly vacation home with free breakfast and a sauna ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35833300/35833274/845bd0c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35833300/35833274/45a38d93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35833300/35833274/9910cf1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35833300/35833274/b2eff605.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35833300/35833274/78f97308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Estalagem do Rancho: beautiful accommodation with waterfalls, you can look forward to free breakfast, a firepit, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16538195 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Breakfast included - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Estalagem do Rancho: beautiful accommodation with waterfalls Rancho São Carlos (RSC) is an excellent property built in the 1940s. It has belonged to the Azevedo Family for 50 years and can comfortably accommodate 16 guests. There are three separate rooms, which can be booked in full or separately. The reservation includes the Main House, which sleeps 8 guests, the Maisonette (6 guests) and the Chalet (2 guests), large garden, Campo Belo river natural pool, wood-burning sauna, waterfalls, trails, and a chapel . Now we also have a nice gourmet space with barbecue, oven and wood stove and equipped kitchen. The dining area has a large spacious table. The RSC is located near and within the lower part of Itatiaia National Park, which can be accessed via a 30m bridge. There are more than 60,000 m2 of native Atlantic Forest in the Lower Part of Itatiaia National Park. Housekeeping, cleaning and cooking are included, plus breakfast. We also serve too many meals when previously requested. Try Dona Lúcia's excellent feijoada. You will not regret. Main House: large and airy with 2 suites and 1 bedroom with separate bathroom, airy living / dining room; comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests, one suite and one bedroom with a double bed, and one suite with a home bed and a bunk bed. Large and pleasant balcony overlooking the lawn, full kitchen and maid's bathroom. Has pay TV (Sky) and Wi-Fi Little House: Cozy and comfortable, sleeps up to 6 guests in 2 bedrooms, one bedroom with a double bed and another bedroom with a double bed and 2 single beds; It has a shared bathroom. Glazed room with armchairs, pay TV (Sky), Wi-Fi and lawn view. Chalet: Ideal for couples, spacious and with great privacy. View of Campo Belo River, pay TV and Wi-Fi. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5.5 shared bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Pets - Pet friendly - 6 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Não temos restrições, mas pedimos bom senso. ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he 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. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information. A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Itatiaia National Park Rancho San Carlos Itatiaia National Park - Rancho São Carlos Itatiaia Itatiaia National Park - Rancho São Carlos Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-22.46507%2C-44.59504&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6U61MXRB-VnbwY-RU-dybylkvjk=) Itatiaia, RJ #### What's nearby - Itatiaia National Park Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 km - Hospital Municipal Manoel Martins Barros - 8 min drive - 4.7 km - Cachoeira do Pitu - 8 min drive - 6.5 km - Paroquia Sao Jose - 10 min drive - 6.1 km - Lago Azul - 10 min drive - 7.5 km #### Getting around - Resende (REZ) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Graal Itatiaia - ‬13 min drive - ‪Restaurante e Lanchonete Nova Estação - ‬12 min drive - ‪Pousada Campo Alegre - ‬8 min drive - ‪Pub Penedo - ‬22 min drive - ‪Subway Itatiaia - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Estalagem do Rancho: beautiful accommodation with waterfalls have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Estalagem do Rancho: beautiful accommodation with waterfalls pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 6 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Estalagem do Rancho: beautiful accommodation with waterfalls? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Estalagem do Rancho: beautiful accommodation with waterfalls? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Estalagem do Rancho: beautiful accommodation with waterfalls located? > This family-friendly Itatiaia vacation home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Vale do Paraíba and Itatiaia National Park. Hospital Municipal Manoel Martins Barros is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Estalagem do Rancho: beautiful accommodation with waterfalls Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### marcus h., Rio de janeiro Dec 21, 2014 #### Viver - estar junto a natureza O fim de semana foi excelente! Já estivemos outras 6 vezes nesta propriedade, porém foram realizadas melhorias de infra estrutura, resultando em melhor conforto e comodidade. O serviço de preparo das refeições e apoio esta nota 10! ##### marcus h. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel W. Sep 24, 2014 #### Lindo e Sereno I have rented vacation homes with my family for almost 10 years and I can honestly say that Rancho São Carlos is a very rare piece of property on this market. It is absolutely unique, next to Brazil’s oldest national park – one of the few surviving examples of the Atlantic Rain Forest (Mata Atlântica). The ranch is cut by a pristine river that forms a gorgeous pool, large enough for plenty of swimming and diving. Sweating up in the wood burning sauna and jumping into the cool river is just awesome. The grounds are beautiful and the accommodations are charming. The main house and smaller shed are rustic, yet well-equipped, clean and comfortable. Marcos is a great guy, easy to work with, and the staff at the ranch is professional and helpful. If you are lucky like we were, you might also be visited by a family of capuchin monkeys! I highly recommend this place. ##### Daniel W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Felix R. Sep 24, 2014 #### mais um ótimo final de semana Sou visitante frequente do Rancho São Carlos e cada vez gosto mais. Pessoalmente, vou para estar em contato com a natureza e curtir o imenso rio com pequenas cachoeiras que cruza a propriedade. Fico feliz que meu cãozinho é bem vindo. Os funcionários são muito simpáticos e os quartos são confortáveis. ##### Felix R. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard g. Sep 20, 2014 #### Paraíso Já frequento o Rancho São Carlos há muito tempo e é sempre um enorme prazer estar de volta. Com especial destaque à sauna à lenha acompanhada de banho de rio que foto nenhuma faz jus, noites de sono tranquilo, além da grande hospitalidade do pessoal do Sítio. Recomendo muito! ##### Richard g. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### richard g. Sep 16, 2014 #### Sensacional Já frequento o Rancho São Carlos há muitos anos e sempre é uma enorme satisfação estar de volta. O lugar é simplesmente encantado, com destaque pra sauna à lenha seguida de banho de rio da cachoeira logo em frente. Além da hospitalidade, e das noites tranquilas de descanso. Nota 10. ##### richard g. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Renata C., Rio de Janeiro May 17, 2014 #### Pra curtir e descansar! O RSC é excelente local para ficar com os amigos e com a família para descansar e curtir. É um terreno muito lindo, arborizado e com três casas amplas, cuja arquitetura é linda e a decoração refinada. Os quartos são muito confortáveis, com luminária, roupa de cama e banho disponíveis e muito limpos, sem qualquer traço de umidade que são típicos de regiões frias e úmidas, como Itatiaia. A cozinha é bem servida de equipamentos e louças. O serviço de copa, cozinha e limpeza é exemplar! Estão de parabéns! ##### Renata C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Marcos A. May 14, 2014 #### Beleza natural impressionante da Mata Atlântica Apesar da beleza, o Rancho São Carlos carecia de uma estrutura mais organizada nas casas. Com a nova administração que chegou, agora tive à disposição: empregada excelente que cozinha, roupa de cama, mesa e banho (o que não existia), além de Sky e internet. Parabéns pelas mudanças. ##### Marcos A. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hilton Garden Inn Saskatoon Downtown](https://www.expedia.ca/Saskatoon-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Saskatoon-Downtown.h426205.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Foz-Do-Iguacu-Hotels-Hotel-Das-Cataratas.h53288.Hotel-Information) > > [Homewood Suites by Hilton Cambridge Waterloo Ontario](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Homewood-Suites-By-Hilton-Cambridge-Waterloo-Ontario.h1627345.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosewood London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Rosewood-London.h537268.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Dingle](https://www.expedia.ca/Dingle-Hotels.d5009.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Hannover](https://www.expedia.ca/Hannover-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h524501.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Tokyo](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-Hilton-Tokyo.h22597.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Colonia 5 de Diciembre](https://www.expedia.ca/Colonia-5-De-Diciembre-Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels.0-n553248635976398254-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in North Vancouver](https://www.expedia.ca/North-Vancouver-Hotels.d9184.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Ramada by Wyndham Nisku Edmonton Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels-International-Inn.h84280.Hotel-Information) > > [Japaratinga Lounge Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Japaratinga-Hotels-Japaratinga-Lounge-Resort.h29967771.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/del/toronto-to-delhi) > > [Flights from New York (LGA) to Miami (MIA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/lga/mia/new-york-to-miami) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Ankara (ANK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ank/toronto-to-ankara) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Miami (MIA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/mia/vancouver-to-miami) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/del/vancouver-to-delhi) > > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Sudbury (YSB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/ysb/winnipeg-to-sudbury) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/lax/toronto-to-los-angeles) > > [Flights from Geneva (GVA) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/gva/yyz/geneva-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to New York (LGA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/lga/halifax-to-new-york) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Morocco](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Morocco.d122.Car-Rental-Destinations) ### Activities > [Things to do in Montebello](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Montebello.d6058146.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Punta Cana](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/601906/Punta-Cana) > > [Blue Mountain Village Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Blue-Mountain-Village.d553248621532864943.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### Vacation Rentals > [Cape Cod Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Cod-Vacation-Rentals.d180061.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)