You're about to enter a home where imagination runs wild and creativity abounds.
Cabana Floripa blows my mind, and I think it will have the same impact on you. This hand-built, beachside cabana is rented out on a nightly basis by people all over the world. Inside, the colorful, vibrant, and whimsical space features a loft with a double bed, air conditioning, TV and internet, a kitchen, and a private bathroom. The most amazing thing about Cabana Floripa is that it was built with demolition materials from other houses in the region. Most of the walls are made of glass bottles, creating a feeling of being outdoors. It's amazing how materials that were once considered garbage were used to create something so uniquely gorgeous. The kitchen is my favorite room in the house — it looks like something out of a children's book!
The home is located on one of the most beautiful beaches of Florianópolis in the southern region of Brazil. The Praia Brava beach has crystal clear waters, fine sand, and strong waves.
The builder/creator of the house is an Uruguayan artist named Jaime who has lived on the island for 30 years. In 1995, the hill on the beach's access road caught his attention. He decided to settle there to create art and found the terrain offered him new and exciting artistic challenges. So, Jaime began to build new homes using material otherwise considered garbage, including glass, demolition wood, pottery remains, and used bottles. All of his houses are designed with the same ecological awareness. He says the secret is to go back to the origins and reuse everything, from the siding to the light chimneys. We've seen the magic that can be done inside an old, vintage Airstream that easily could have been thrown away — and Cabana Floripa is no exception to the rule that, with some creativity and ingenuity, anything is possible.
Take a stunning journey through Cabana Floripa below, and then tell us — how badly do you want to stay here, even for just one night?! Gorgeous. Inspirational. Incredible. Can you believe you can stay here for only 60 bucks a night?! Sign. Me. Up.
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On a beautiful island of Brazil sits Cabana Floripa — a gorgeous, eco-friendly home built by a local artist. Jaime constructed this house using demolition materials from other homes in the area. When I saw the interior, my jaw dropped...
Have you ever seen such a colorful, vibrant, whimsical space? The kitchen is the main attraction of the house, featuring pops of bright pink and teal, refurbished light fixtures, and glass windows from floor to ceiling.
Guests can stay at the Cabana, which accommodates up to seven people at any given time. It has electricity, TV, internet, and air conditioning.
Jaime welcomes his guests with fresh fruit and towels. Some visitors even say they were greeted by monkeys who popped in from the jungle to interrupt their breakfast!
The bedroom is a work of art, built with care in every detail. It is very beautiful, and the bed itself has a lovely view of the nature that surrounds the home.
The bathroom is just as bold and colorful as the rest of the space. Notice the stunning pops of color provided by the old, used glass bottles that cover the sink.
Visitors feel like they're staying in a treehouse — but one that's made with materials that were once thought to be trash. Here, old bottles, used glass, and pieces of thrown-out pottery become one with the lush greenery.
Jaime says the secret to the house was in going back to the origins and reusing everything. I couldn't agree more. Now, when can I book my trip?!
