Sherra’s Tropical Retreat – Secluded Forest Hideaway

Hidden at the end of a quiet road, embraced by two tidal canals and the quiet breath of the forest, lies a retreat created for travelers who seek stillness, beauty, and intention. This is a sanctuary for those who appreciate design, nature, and the quiet luxury of space — a place where slow living becomes a natural rhythm.

Here, mornings begin with the forest awakening around you. Soft light filters through fully screened windows, revealing trees from every angle. Sometimes you hear monkeys calling in the distance; sometimes exotic birds glide past the terrace. Nature sets the tone for the day, gently and effortlessly.

Each of the three air conditioned bedrooms opens onto a terrace overlooking the forest, where the calls of monkeys and the flight of exotic birds become part of your morning ritual. One room has its own private terrace — a quiet corner for sunrise moments. The master suite includes its own bathroom, adding a touch of privacy and ease. The entire home is fully air conditioned and fully screened, blending comfort with tropical openness.

Step outside, and the retreat reveals its soul. A long terrace stretches across the front of the house, facing the forest as if it were a private stage. It’s a place where time slows down — where breakfast becomes a ritual, where conversations linger, where the only soundtrack is rustling leaves and the shifting tide of the canals.

A short path of stone stepping tiles leads to the pergola: a 5×5 meter open air dining space set right at the edge of the canal. It’s made for long meals, slow afternoons, and hammock hours. Just two meters away, a small wooden deck hovers above the water, tucked between the trees. Because the canals are tidal, the water rises and falls throughout the day — a natural rhythm that adds to the retreat’s sense of authenticity and calm. At night, soft lights glow along the canal, turning the scene into something quietly cinematic.

The retreat invites you to live outdoors. A brick built BBQ stands ready for slow, smoky dinners. A hot tub for four to six guests waits nearby, warmed and welcoming beneath the open sky. On the adjoining terrace, a 5×6 meter grass mat holds two loungers under a boho parasol — a peaceful corner for sun soaked afternoons or stargazing at night.

And when evening arrives, the retreat transforms. Light the garden torches. Start the outdoor projector. Watch a film on a three meter screen beneath the trees, with the forest as your theater and the night as your ceiling.
For those who crave movement, a kayak rests by the water, ready to carry you through the canals that lead all the way to the Suriname River. After your paddle, rinse off in the open outdoor shower — surrounded by trees, overlooking the canal, connected to the land in a way that feels grounding and free.

The property is bordered by a high fence that ensures privacy, yet from the house and the grounds you see nothing but forest and water. Your car parks safely inside. Warm and cold water flow throughout the home. WiFi keeps you connected, if you choose to be.

This retreat is not for everyone — and it was never meant to be. It is for travelers who value peace over parties, nature over noise, design over excess, and experience over convenience. It is for those who understand that luxury is not marble floors or gold accents, but the freedom to breathe, to slow down, to reconnect with themselves and the world around them.

For those travelers, this place is a rare find. A tropical hideaway with boho soul. A curated sanctuary wrapped in forest and water. A home that invites you to live softly, slowly, beautifully.