Guest Comments & TripAdvisor

” The meticulous nature of the Villas, your hospitality and your brilliant team will be hard to beat…you are worthy and more of one of the most beautiful venues in the world…the beauty of a spectacular trip is that like a good wine it is getting better even as we think about it.

Thank you so much and until our next visit enjoy the Dance as well as the Golf.”

All the very best…
Sam and Briony

“We had the most marvelous stay with you in Trancoso. It was, in short, wonderful in all respects. It was great for the family to have some time together. A very precious thing in such beautiful surroundings.
All best wishes for all good things in 2005 ”
John Danilovich, US Abassador to Brazil

“I have often read the phrase “walk on the pristine beach” but never really saw one in my travels until the beach at Villas de Trancoso. Nothing like walking on the solitary beach and meditating on the good fortune that has brought you to this piece of paradise. Thank you Galen, Miranda and the friendly staff of The Villas de Trancoso.”
Jane of Tucson, Arizona

“Fellow Travelers, as we move about this wonderful world we continue to seek those places that will help us understand and appreciate the diverse cultures that exist throughout that world.

A place that offers a sense of tranquility that you will cherish for many years to come. A place where you become so involved with the people that they soon become your friends. And, if you are so fortunate you will return to it one day. I recently stayed at such a place. It is called the Villas de Trancoso.You will find it to be “that special place”
Ken, Arizona

“How do you combine third world quiet and simplicity with first class service and luxurious accommodations? It’s called Villas de Trancoso.White marble swimming pool; drinks brought to your beach chair; the friendliest staff ever encountered; a village unpolluted by westernization; an isolated stroll along the beach to a fresh water river crossing for lunch in a neighboring palm paradise.Thanks for our best vacation!!”
Steve in Denver

“We have been telling everyone about our fabulous stay with you this July 2003.In our minds your beautiful estate out ranks hotels we have stayed in like the Post Ranch in Big Sur, Villa d’Este on Lago d’Como, Italy and the Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble.We feel the Villas deserve an A+ for rooms, service, food/dining, location, overall design and activities.The best part was the personal attention we experienced with you and Miranda. Thank you for making our vacation the best yet.”We hope to return soon.
Fondly, Lori and Peter, California

“Place - Gold Medal - The Villas de Trancoso scored high in all aspects especially regarding service which was at all times faultless, infrastructure including the best beach area seen anywhere (and what a Gym), attention to details and of course the best food in Bahia even beating good restaurants in Salvador. Now a big thank you to Miranda, Galen and Carlos. You guys made our stay much more enjoyable and your attention and friendship was and still is very much appreciated. We are now working hard to make sure that everyone we know here visits Trancoso and stays with you because we believe that the Villas is the only place to stay, forget the rest..”
Carlos and David, Great Britian

“Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you are going to find. My friends and I are Brazilians but have been out of the country for almost 20 years. We learned about Villas de Trancoso through a New Yorker. How embarrassing!…knowing more about Trancoso than the Brazilians. Galen and Miranda are great hosts, their Pousada is wonderful and the other guests seemed to be in the same mood as the hosts.We had a great time. It was our first, and probably not the last visit. Thank you for being great hosts.”
Robert and Friends, Brazil

“Happy images from our time with you appear in my mind at regular intervals…just like the pop-up windows on AOL…but welcome ones! The beauty of the beach…the gentle surf at low tide. The sunset reflected on wet sand. Wading through the river’s swelling estuary at nearly high tide…not knowing how deep the water…or how strong the current…giggling. Reaching the crest of the sand dunes late afternoon on horseback…gazing down at the perfect, wild crescent of beach below. Then galloping together in the salt breeze. French toast and sunlight at breakfast. Walking the Quadrado under stars and the moon…the chapel glowing like an earthlybound moon. Please take good care of yourselves and of Trancoso, villas and all. You are truly blessed. Thank you for sharing your blessings with us! WE WILL BE BACK! I am also telling everyone I know to log onto your website.”
Pat and Vitor, Key West, Florida

“We traveled from Colorado to the tropics ofBahia , with the highlight being our stay at the Villas de Trancoso. Your website only begins to describe the beauty, charm, elegance and peacefulness of your property. We are well-traveled and consider the Villas de Trancoso a premier experience.”
Jeanne, Colorado

“I wanted to send this note to say what a fantastic time we all had at your Villas. I have spoken with everyone and there is a unanimous ten thumbs up for the vacation. Everything from the accommodations to the staff, food to the weather…It was picture perfect. I cannot say enough that I think you have a fantastic team of people and they make every guest feel special (ALL of the time). They are joyous and friendly, respectful and accommodating. They are clearly very happy Overall, it was the best vacation we have ever had. THANK YOU!”
Hollie Castro, Vice President, Cisco Systems

“We wanted to say that we had the most fantastic time at your resort. We have not stopped talking about it since we returned to the snowy Northeast US and hope that we can come back sometime. Honestly, Brazil was fantastic. We saw Rio de Janeiro and the Pantanal, but Trancoso really took the cake. It was definitely the best vacation we’ve ever taken and we can’t think of another place we’d rather be. Absolute paradise.Sincerely,
Chris and Sharon Awadalla