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Essência da Guarda Surf House

3.5 star property

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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.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Palhoça

Located in Guarda do Embau, Essência da Guarda Surf House is adjacent to Serra do Tabuleiro State Park and a short stroll from Morro da Guarda do Embau. This 6-room, 3.5-star apartment building welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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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 - 42 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Rose Beach - 46 min drive - 32.8 miles
  • Centrosul Convention Center - 54 min drive - 38.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Del Mar Restaurante E Petiscaria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizzaria Biruta - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪GuardaGosto - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Guardião do Embaú - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Madre - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Essência da Guarda Surf House

Guests of Essência da Guarda Surf House enjoy features like a full-service spa, a hot tub, and microwave in a common area. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Other amenities at this beach apartment building include a refrigerator in a common area, a garden, and a TV in a common area.
Each apartment is individually decorated and features a furnished patio and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets. Other standard amenities include a private yard, a kitchen island, and a dining table.
Recreational amenities at the apartment include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

  • This property welcomes pets for BRL 150 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (15 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property only accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

What's there to do near Essência da Guarda Surf House?

This apartment is situated in Guarda do Embau within a short 2-minute walk of Serra do Tabuleiro State Park and also 15 minutes on foot from Morro da Guarda do Embau. You'll also find Praia da Pinheira and Praia de Cima within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Essência da Guarda Surf House?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the apartment.

Is there a spa at Essência da Guarda Surf House?

There is a full-service spa at this available for guests to enjoy at this apartment.

Does Essência da Guarda Surf House have a casino on the premises?

No, Essência da Guarda Surf House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Essência da Guarda Surf House?

No, this apartment doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Essência da Guarda Surf House?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront apartment include Egyptian cotton sheets and Netflix in each apartment, and some feature sea view.

Are there hot tubs at Essência da Guarda Surf House?

No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Essência da Guarda Surf House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Essência da Guarda Surf House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Essência da Guarda Surf House allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Essência da Guarda Surf House for a fee of BRL 150 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Essência da Guarda Surf House?

No, this apartment doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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

The closest major airport to Essência da Guarda Surf House is Hercilio Luz Intl. Airport (FLN), which is about 17 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Essência da Guarda Surf House?

Yes, every apartment at Essência da Guarda Surf House comes with a furnished patio and some offer sea and mountain views.

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

8/10 Good

Leonardo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Alessandro

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