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Fazenda Catuçaba Minimod CabinsCouples looking for a romantic escape can unplug in comfort at these <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/off-grid" target="_blank">off-grid</a> eco-cabins hidden away in the remote coastal mountains of Brazil. Surrounded by nature and captivating views, these solar-powered getaways are the latest installments of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/minimod-house" target="_blank">Minimod</a>, a prefabricated modern home designed by MAPA Architects. Cozy and dreamy, these <a href="http://www.casasdecatucaba.com/minimod/" target="_blank">Minimod Catuçaba</a> dwellings are the first of their kind in Brazil and are even available to rent on AirBnB.1
Fazenda Catuçaba Minimod CabinsLocated on the five-hectare estate of a former coffee plantation that dates back to 1840, the two Minimod Catuçaba cabins border the Serra do Mar State Park and overlook a verdant landscape of trees and mountains.2
Fazenda Catuçaba Minimod CabinsThe two 45-square-meter units are placed 1,000 meters apart and were built with different viewpoints and different layouts—one is cross-shaped while the other is rectangular.3
Fazenda Catuçaba Minimod CabinsBoth cabins were prefabricated offsite in a factory using cross-laminated timber and are equipped with solar panels and full-height glazing.4
Fazenda Catuçaba Minimod Cabins“We invited Minimod to join the Fazenda Catuçaba community because we believe it is a revolutionary concept in Brazil, that shares in our vision of natural living,” write Casas de Catuçaba, the operators of the eco-cabins. “The Minimod is a primitive refuge with a modern twist. It´s not just a living space, it is an experience. It is a technological experience applied to the natural landscape, an invitation to live on the border between of the natural and the man-made. The Minimod incorporates a silencing system to enhance the experience between the inhabitant and the landscape.”5
Fazenda Catuçaba Minimod CabinsEach cabin accommodates four and includes two beds, bathroom, kitchen, and living area with an indoor fireplace.6
Fazenda Catuçaba Minimod CabinsGuests have access to trails through the woods that lead to a lake and floating deck, as well as an outdoor fire pit.7
Fazenda Catuçaba Minimod CabinsThe cabins are available to rent on AirBnB for $267 per night.8
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