A refuge of stone and green between the Atlantic Forest and the sea

Beside Juréia, Cavalo de Pedra invites you to slow down — generous nature, true silence, and a time no one rushes.

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3rd

place for Peruíbe in São Paulo state's bird watching ranking (WikiAves)

5 km

from Guaraú Beach, in the middle of preserved Atlantic Forest

84.425

hectares of fully protected land in the Juréia-Itatins Ecological Station, around the inn

367

bird species catalogued in the Juréia-Itatins Ecological Station (Management Plan)

Bird City

title held by Peruíbe, recognized by the American Bird Conservancy and Environment for the Americas (EFTA)

About us

A house with history — and three reasons to stay

Near the Atlantic Forest of Juréia, this house was born in 1981 as a resting retreat for the Hipólito family. The hospitality of always welcoming whoever passed by gradually turned it into an inn.

Bird Watching

More than lodging, we are your base for bird watching and nature photography near Juréia. Before breakfast, the forest is already a polyphony. We have already recorded more than 70 species on the property — 30 of them in a single week, using Merlin Bird ID, from the great kiskadee to the green-headed tanager. The eBird hotspot "Peruíbe–Guaraú" adds up to more than 430 species in the region. Tip: download the app before your trip.

Immersive Ecotourism

Here, nature is not a backdrop — it is the reason for the trip. Around Juréia, waterfalls, trails and beaches invite you to truly slow down. That is why the rooms come without TV or air conditioning: not from lack, but by choice — the invitation is to the silence of the forest.

Legacy and Tradition

More than four decades separate the first night this house welcomed a tired traveler from today's inn — but the instinct is the same: to welcome well whoever arrives from afar. In 2026, the house passes into new hands, but what has always brought people here remains the same.

A little of the house

Nature is the protagonist —
but the house has its charm too

Tanagers and other birds at the feeder in front of the rooms, in the rain
Visitors with wings at the feeder
Blue hydrangeas in front of the white fence and the lake
Hydrangeas by the lake
Cup of coffee with the lake and forest in the background
Coffee with a lake view
Lounge chair by the lake, with the house and water slide in the background
Lake view
Lake with the stone tower and forest in the background
The lake and the stone tower
Lake reflecting the white fence, with the pool, water slide and mountains in the background
Reflections on the lake
The inn's rooms by the lake
Rooms by the water
Guests fishing by the lake, in front of the rooms
Unhurried fishing
Blue-water pool with water slide, stone tower and sun loungers on a sunny day
Pool, water slide and sun
Pool with the house, palm trees and blue sky in the background
Pool among the palm trees
Curved stone path beside the pool, with the tower, water slide and sunlit loungers
Stone path to the pool
Garden with a stone fountain in front of the yellow rooms
Garden and fountain
Row of yellow rooms with mountains in the background
Rooms with the mountains behind
Corridor with stone pillars and lawn
Stone corridor
Yellow veranda with stone pillars and a lounge chair
The inn's veranda
Stone fountain in front of the yellow rooms
Fountain seen from the dining area
Dining area veranda with tables facing the lake
Dining area with a lake view
Wooden window with a heart-shaped cutout, a pot of succulents and the lawn in the background
The little heart window
Breakfast table with the ceramic horse, fruit, cake and bread rolls
Breakfast table
Ceramic horse beside juice pitchers, glasses and cups
Breakfast details
Cereals, butter, cheese, ham, fruit and milk pitchers on the breakfast table
Cold cuts, fruit and cereals
Pool table in a room with colorful walls and slate floor
Pool table
White orchid in bloom in the garden, with the rooms in the background
Orchid
Lilac and white hydrangeas with a small moth on the leaf
Hydrangeas
Hen on the stone path, beside the lawn
Hen on the stone path
Lit veranda among palm trees at dusk
Dusk
Rooms

10 rooms, each named after a bird of the property

Simple and cozy, with a fan and bed linen — no TV or air conditioning: it is not a lack, it is an invitation to the silence of the forest.

Double room with made bed, folded towels and light floor Double room with a bed, wooden chair and a picture on the wall Double room with the Mar Doce Lar picture on the wall and towels on the bed Double room with wooden ceiling and a door open to the garden Bathroom entrance with pedestal sink, mirror and stone tiles Double bed with folded towels, stone wall and the Mar Doce Lar picture 1 / 6
Couple · 2 rooms

A nest for two

Two, a serene room and the silence of the forest outside.

Rooms: João-de-Barro and Maritaca

  • 2 guests
  • 16 m²
  • 1 double bed
  • Private bathroom
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Room with a double bed and bunk bed, wooden ceiling and slate floor Room with a bunk bed and a double bed made up with folded towels Room with a fan, bunk bed and double bed under the wooden ceiling Double bed with a blue cushion and a bunk bed in the background Bathroom entrance with shower and countertop with sink Room with a bunk bed, double bed and a fan on a wooden stool 1 / 6
Lake Family · 1 room

Small, but full of shelter

A double bed and a bunk bed so the family fits together, close to everything.

Room: Canário-da-Terra

  • 4 guests
  • 20 m²
  • 1 double + 1 bunk bed
  • Private bathroom
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Room with a double bed, single beds and a picture on the wall Room with wooden ceiling, double bed and door to the veranda Room with a double bed, bunk bed and wooden ceiling Room with a double bed, fan and wooden coat rack Double bed with towels, fan and the bathroom door open Room with a double bed, a single bed in the back and a countertop with sink 1 / 6
Fountain Family · 3 rooms

Near the fountain

Facing the dining area, beside the fountain. The day starts slowly.

Rooms: Quero-quero, Tucano and Tiê-sangue

  • 4 guests
  • 25 m²
  • 1 double + 2 single
  • Private bathroom
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Room with wooden ceiling, coat rack and a double bed with two single beds Room with a ceiling light, bathroom door and a door open to the garden Room with a white curtain and a door open to the garden Double bed with folded towels and a single bed beside it Double bed with floral pillows and folded towels Room with a double bed, single beds and wooden ceiling 1 / 6
Forest Family · 4 rooms

Wrapped in forest

Forest view, with your back to the movement. Peace, the way Juréia asks for it.

Rooms: Sabiá, Tico-tico, Sanhaço and Bem-te-vi

  • 4 guests
  • 25 m²
  • 1 double + 2 single
  • Private bathroom
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Nature & Experiences

The surroundings of Juréia, waiting for you

Around the inn, the Atlantic Forest stretches across one of the best-preserved areas of the São Paulo coast — trails, waterfalls and bird watching that attract birdwatchers and nature photographers from all over the country. Around the Juréia-Itatins Ecological Station, nature reveals itself along every path, always accompanied by authorized agencies and guides from the region.

Waterfalls

  • Perequê WaterfallA natural pool of crystal-clear water, a few meters from the inn.
  • Paraíso WaterfallA unique waterfall near Juréia.Access only with authorized agencies and guides
  • Vilão WaterfallSurrounded by forest, with an easy trail you can do on your own.

Beaches

  • Guaraú BeachThe village's main beach, calm and easy to reach.
  • Conchas BeachOne of the smallest beaches in the world, formed by shells.
  • Barra do UnaA caiçara village in a sustainable development reserve, with local restaurants.
  • Caramboré BeachLong and quiet, with more secluded access.

Trails & Tours

  • Balça BoardwalkA wooden boardwalk over the Guaraú River mangrove.
  • Guaraú Natural PoolFormed at low tide around Guaraú Island, reached by boat tour.
  • Schooner, motorboat, SUP and canoeingBooked with tourism agencies at Guaraú Beach.Not services offered by the inn

Some trails and waterfalls in the region require prior authorization, are hard to reach, or are only recommended with trained guides. Always confirm access conditions with authorized tourism agencies in the region before planning.

Bird watching

70+ species at the inn. More than 430 in the region.

We have already recorded more than 70 species on the property — 30 of them in a single week, with the Merlin Bird ID app, from the great kiskadee to the rare surucuá-de-barriga-amarela. The Balça Boardwalk, one of the spots above, is an official eBird hotspot and crosses three different ecosystems: Atlantic forest, mangrove and restinga.

Saffron finch photographed on the property
Canário-da-Terra
Green-headed tanager photographed on the property
Green-headed Tanager (Saíra-sete-cores)
Brazilian tanager photographed on the property
Brazilian Tanager (Tiê-sangue)
Ruby-crowned tanager photographed on the property
Ruby-crowned Tanager (Tiê-preto)
Roadside hawk photographed on the property
Roadside Hawk (Gavião-carijó)
Muscovy duck photographed on the property
Muscovy Duck (Pato-do-mato)
Green-headed tanager, another angle, photographed on the property
Green-headed Tanager (Saíra-sete-cores)

Photos taken by a guest at the inn — credit @juklama

eBird Hotspot "Peruíbe–Guaraú"

More than 430 species recorded in the region, with more than 3,200 public checklists submitted by observers. Recent records include saracura-matraca, saracura-três-potes, snail kite (gavião-caracoleiro) and frigatebird (fragata).

The 70+ species above were recorded on the inn's property alone — the 430+ figure is from the Peruíbe–Guaraú hotspot, which covers the wider region.

Complete bird watching guide

Location

Where we are

Estrada para Barra do Una, no. 6900 — Perequê, Peruíbe/SP, Brazil, ZIP 11750-970.

Near Juréia, 5 km of dirt road from the nearest beach (Guaraú). Rural area — we are not on the beachfront.

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Before you come

What you need to know

We are in the middle of the Atlantic Forest — wonderful for nature, and it asks for a little simple preparation on your part.

Bring insect repellent

The region has a lot of biting insects — borrachudos (black flies), mainly at dusk and near the forest. Repellent is essential to enjoy your stay without discomfort.

Long sleeves and light colors

Long sleeves and light trousers prevent bites and protect from the sun. And prefer light colors: borrachudos are attracted to dark colors, especially navy blue and black.

Who has been here

Words from those who lived the experience

Team

"The team is wonderful, everyone is so helpful!"

Iara Brazil · via Booking.com (translated from Portuguese)
Hospitality

"Everything was perfect, great host, spectacular breakfast, and lunch and dinner go without saying.. I'll definitely be back many more times!! Score 10"

Brenno Brazil · via Booking.com (translated from Portuguese)
Preserved nature

"Place surrounded by preserved nature."

Mercedes Brazil · via Booking.com (translated from Portuguese)
Rest

"Very good inn, excellent for getting away from big cities."

Claudio Brazil · via Booking.com (translated from Portuguese)
Nature

"A pleasure to be right in the middle of nature with great staff! The food is good and good value. There are beaches and waterfalls reachable by car."

Abdelhakc France · via Booking.com (translated from Portuguese)
Warm welcome

"Incredible place, super cozy. The reception was great, very attentive. It was a wonderful experience — the peace and tranquility, in a pure, natural environment. Beautiful waterfall right next door, amazing!"

Cláudio Cardoso via Google Reviews (translated from Portuguese)
Simplicity

"The simplicity and cleanliness of the place, the food simple but tasty."

Jose Brazil · via Booking.com (translated from Portuguese)
Family

"Beautiful place!!! A true paradise, a leisure, family environment, wonderful place. Whoever can, go — you won't regret it ☺️"

Elizabeth Larsens via Google Reviews (translated from Portuguese)
Frequently asked questions

Questions we get the most

No. The rooms have a fan and bed linen — it is not a lack, it is a choice: here the invitation is to the silence of the forest and to disconnecting from everyday life. Instead of TV, the inn has a pool table, board games, cards and dominoes available.

No — we are not yet prepared to receive wheelchair users, as we have no adapted bathroom or specific grab bars. The inn is all on one level, with no stairs, which at least makes getting around easier.

No — we are in a rural area near Juréia, 5 km of dirt road from the nearest beach (Guaraú).

We do not organize these tours directly. They are booked with tourism agencies at Guaraú Beach, 5 km from the inn.

Yes, around the Juréia-Itatins Ecological Station — some with free access, others require authorized agencies and guides from the region (visiting inside the reserve itself is restricted by law).

Yes, at no charge. We have a lake with fish on the property, available to guests for sport fishing.

Yes, for a fee of R$30 per night. Pets are not allowed in the pool.

Breakfast from 8 am to 10 am. Check‑in from 11 am. Check‑out until 4 pm. For those who come to watch birds, we serve an earlier breakfast at 6 am — just arrange it when booking.

Depth of 1.70 m, no glass in the area, and children are the responsibility of their parents or companions.

Yes, both — free parking, and Wi-Fi on the network "Pousada Cavalo de Pedra" (password provided on arrival).

From 6 to 10 years, half rate. From 10 years, full rate (as an adult). We do not offer cribs or extra beds.

50% when booking and 50% at check‑in, by credit card, debit card or Pix (Brazilian instant payment). Free cancellation up to 7 days before check‑in, with a refund of the deposit or credit for a new date. From 6 to 3 days before, we keep 50% of the deposit; with less than 3 days or in case of no-show, the deposit is not refunded. One free rescheduling, with 7 days or more notice. On holidays and high season, the free period is 15 days.

Booking

2026 Rates

SeasonAdultCoupleChild (6–10 years)
Low seasonR$ 140R$ 280R$ 70
HolidaysR$ 160R$ 320R$ 80
High season 2027Ask us for rates
Christmas / New YearAsk us about the special package

Extra night per person beyond the room's capacity: same rate as the adult rate. Children up to 6 years old do not pay. Rates are in Brazilian reais (R$).

How it works

  • Payment: 50% at booking + 50% at check‑in
  • Accepted methods: credit card, debit card or Pix (Brazilian instant payment)
  • Free cancellation up to 7 days before check‑in (15 days on holidays and high season)
  • From 6 to 3 days before: 50% of the deposit is kept. Less than 3 days or no-show: deposit is non-refundable
  • One free rescheduling, with 7 days or more notice
  • Preferred booking directly on WhatsApp
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