If there’s one place in Brazil that looks like Holland, that would be Holambra! This Sao Paulo city belongs to Brazil’s Campinas metropolitan region. It is Latin America’s largest producer of ornamental plants and flowers and host of Expoflora, the largest spring event of this continent. Its reputable Estancia Turistica status is notable for its charming location, strong Dutch heritage, beautiful flower gardens, and alligator farms attracting tourists all year round. Formerly called Cooperativa Agropecuaria de Holambra, the city was founded in 1948 by Dutch Catholic immigrants. After the second world war, Brazil welcomed the large arrival of Catholic Dutch immigrants mostly farmers and market-gardeners. Holambra, short for Holland, America, and Brazil, is now called Brazil’s garden. Come and explore the city’s awesome gardens, sites like the Historical and Cultural Museum, and Zoet en Zout, for a taste of traditional Dutch treats. There are several Airbnb vacation rentals listed below where you can have a not-so-typical Brazilian homestay with a touch of European comforts. Check them out!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 16, 2024.
1. Private room in the House of da Dinda
Casa da Dinda is in a quiet area near the city library, city guard, restaurants, pharmacy, bakery, and laundry. This beautiful single level brick home has a stone wall fence, an outdoor mini garden, and patio with a hammock for relaxing. It has two bedrooms that you can rent separately or combined. Each bedroom contains a double bed and a single bed that sleeps three guests comfortably. The shared bathroom has an enclosed shower with free essentials. Guests can mingle with the owners and other guests in the dining area and living room to relax while watching Cable TV or using the free Wi-Fi. They can use the fully equipped kitchen to cook their meals. Free parking is available for guests who bring their vehicles. The owner provides Uber service.
Holambra, São Paulo, Brazil
2.12 km (1.4 mi) from Moinho Povos UnidosAccommodates: 2
2. Guesthouse in a condominium in Holambra (from USD 146)
This massive guest house is in a condominium complex surrounded by a huge garden, beside the riparian forest and a lake. The single-level house has two bedrooms and an office that was remodelled into another room. The rooms contain a total of five single beds and a crib to sleep a family of six comfortably. The spacious rooms have rustic wooden interiors, large cabinets, wide windows, and free Wi-Fi. The fully equipped kitchen is separated from the dining area by a wooden counter. The living room has simple furniture to cozy up and watch TV. The bathroom has a hot shower and free essentials. There is a covered patio at the back where guests can relax while looking at the pool and garden scenery. Enjoy use of the gym, pool, free parking, and long-term stays.
Holambra, São Paulo, Brazil
1.56 km (1.0 mi) from Moinho Povos UnidosAccommodates: 6
3. Jane's residence
The owner of the house, Jane Bueno De, is renting out two of her rooms to six guests. Located in Jardim Holanda, it is near gardens, restaurants, a supermarket, and pharmacy accessible by bikes or by Uber. It is a beautiful quaint home where she lives with her pets. The rooms for rent are very cozy with pastel-coloured walls, comfy double beds, and sofa beds, with free Wi-Fi and desk space. Guests have kitchen access and free parking. The shared bathroom has free essentials. The owner allows luggage dropoff and long-term stays but requires guests to clean before checking out.
Jardim Holanda, São Paulo, Brazil
2.48 km (1.6 mi) from Moinho Povos UnidosSuperhostAccommodates: 4
4. Vintage home (from USD 58)
This lovely retro home exudes a 60s vibe with its colourful motif and décor. The owners and their dogs live in the house but guests can access the kitchen, dining room, and bathroom. They can accommodate three guests in one bedroom that features a double bed and a floor mattress provided with air-conditioning, fan, desk space, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can park for free. The home is 5 minutes to city centre and near the lake.
Holambra, São Paulo, Brazil
1.87 km (1.2 mi) from Moinho Povos UnidosSuperhostAccommodates: 3
5. Rustic retreat in the countryside
This massive villa is a leisurely retreat for ten guests. It’s 5 km (3.1 miles) away from Jaguariuna, near Pedreira, Circuito das Aguas Lindoia, Circuito das Malhas, Aguas da Prata, Gaviao Peak and Socorro. This luxurious rustic style home is split into two on a huge lot with a lovely garden overlooking the countryside. The main house has vaulted ceilings, brick and tile walls, and a lot of open spaces. The ground floor features a spacious living room with an indoor fireplace and TV, a fully stocked American kitchen, a Colonial style dining room, and game room with Billiards. The second floor has a loft with a small seating area, three suites, and two regular bedrooms- all with ceiling fans and thick cushioned beds. There are five bathrooms, some are shared but all have hot showers and free essentials. The smaller structure in the garden has an outdoor dining area for BBQs and pizza baked fresh from the oven with a tennis court and swimming pool nearby. Luggage dropoff and long-term stays are allowed. Clean up before checking out is required. Pets and parties are not allowed.
Jaguariúna, São Paulo, Brazil
4.28 km (2.7 mi) from Moinho Povos UnidosTop guest reviews
Read more reviewsCleanliness:
i would coordinate a bit better before arriving regarding cleaning to make sure everything is in great condition
6. House in a tree-lined condo in Holambra City
This huge bungalow is in the Parque Residencial Palm Park in Sao Paulo, 2 kilometres (1.24 miles) away from Recinto da Expoflora and the city centre. It has classy interiors with tile flooring, wooden interiors, and a covered patio surrounded by a vast well-maintained garden with a parking lot. Its open layout features the living room, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen furnished with minimal wooden furniture. There are three spacious bedrooms wherein two rooms contain a double bed, a third bedroom contains a single bed and a floor mattress, and three sofas in the living room that sleeps a total of six guests comfortably. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, TV, and laptop desk space. The two and a half bathrooms have free essentials and hot showers. The house is perfect for long-term stays and luggage dropoff is allowed.
Parque Residencial Palm Park, São Paulo, Brazil
1.29 km (0.8 mi) from Moinho Povos Unidos
7. Tropical Garden - Jasmin, nature refuge
Tropical Garden is in a pleasant countryside neighbourhood in Holambra, 300 meters (0.3 km) to a medieval castle surrounded by a lush garden accessible by car and bus. Up for rent is Jasmin’s room- one of the rooms which is spacious for two guests. It is a cozy space with white walls, huge windows with a garden view, modern lighting fixtures, a small seating area, and a comfy double bed. Guests enjoy use of the free Wi-Fi, free parking, heating and their own private entrance. The shared bathroom has an enclosed shower with hot water and free essentials. They can access the kitchen to cook their meals and the garden for outdoor relaxation. The owners allow luggage dropoff but require cleaning before checking out.
Holambra, São Paulo, Brazil
2.96 km (1.9 mi) from Moinho Povos UnidosTop guest reviews
Cleanliness:
the place is super clean and well-maintained in all respectsRead more reviewsHost:
the hosts are angels super attentive and simply put very nice people
8. Dona Ilda's farm
The farm is 2 km (1.24 miles) from Holambra, 114 km (70.8 miles) to Sao Paulo, and 30 km (18.64 miles) to Campinas. The huge property has a single-level home with vaulted ceilings, brick walls, and wooden furniture giving it a rustic vibe. The open layout is shared by the living room and dining room. There is a fully stocked kitchen and a barbecue area at the back of the house. The four spacious bedrooms are simply furnished with huge beds that comfortably sleep 16 guests. There are five private bathrooms guests can use. Enjoy playing football or swim in the pool in the vast backyard. There’s a hammock in the covered patio where you can take naps.
4.35 km (2.7 mi) from Moinho Povos Unidos
9. House for sale
The condominium is near Jaguariuna, close to shops, restaurants, and 25 minutes to Campinas. It is a huge, modern home with a single floor, vaulted ceilings, and light coloured interiors that are pleasing to the eyes. It has six big bedrooms with comfy, thick beds that sleeps 12 guests. This accommodation comes with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and desk space. The eight private bathrooms have hot showers, bathtubs, and free essentials. The cozy living room has an indoor fireplace; the open kitchen is fully stocked, and there’s a dining area for ten. The covered patio has a seating area, outdoor dining area, and ping-pong overlooking the huge lawn and swimming pool. A cook and a maid are ready to serve you.
2.55 km (1.6 mi) from Moinho Povos Unidos
10. Comfortable rooms in Holambra
Rose’s home is in a quiet residential area in Jardim das Tulipas, Sao Paulo, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) to centrinho, and walking distance to the drugstore, ice cream shop, sieges, pizzeria, and bakery. The ground floor features their family-owned coffee shop where they serve free breakfast to their guests. Two of their upper floor bedrooms are up for rent with a minimum of three nights stay. Each room has a double bed that comfortably sleeps a total of four guests. The rooms are spacious and clean with cute décor and free Wi-Fi. There is one bathroom that guests can use and it comes with free toiletries. Guests have access to the kitchen and laundry facilities.
2.59 km (1.7 mi) from Moinho Povos UnidosAccommodates: 2
Classy, cozy stays in the city of flowers
Holambra is one of the most fascinating places in Brazil to visit, not just for its fancy flowery scenery but because of the diversity of their accommodations. The vacation rentals are reasonably priced for the luxurious comforts they offer. These places should top your list on your next visit to the City of Flowers.
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