Unwind in a charming oasis near Accra (East house)

*** If you are interested in a long term stay, please inquire for special rates *** A beautiful bungalow located at the hills 25km west of Ghana's vibrant capital Accra. The place boasts a swimming pool, a tropical garden and its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The popular Kokrobite and Bojo beach can both be reached within a few minutes’ drive. Whether you choose to stay for a few days, weeks or months, you will find privacy and tranquility. The bungalow is located in a gated compound with a big tropical garden. The bungalow is spacious and has many windows making it bright and allowing the fresh sea breeze. It has two bedrooms with king-size beds and A/C, a spacious dining and living area, a kitchen plus a bathroom. The house can comfortably be shared among 4 persons. The kitchen is equipped with the basics that you may need during your stay. All linen, pillows, blankets and towels are provided. There are two terraces at the ground level and the rooftop where you can savor your coffee, read a book or simply enjoy the beautiful view over the garden with the pool area. From the roof terrace you will enjoy the view of the Atlantic ocean. The place is looked after by our caretaker Anthony who lives with his family in his own separate place within the compound. For household employees accompanying you on your trip, you can rent a room in a separate boy's quarters for 30 EUR / night on the same compound. Please send us a message to inquire for availability. The place includes two identical bungalows one in the East side (this listing) and the other in the West side of the same compound. In case this bungalow is not available please check availability of the West house (listing Nr (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Our guests can access the whole compound and the pool area during their stay. TV WiFi Private terrace (ground floor and rooftop) Swimming Pool Garden Parking lot Washing machine (at the caretaker‘s house - Tony will gladly do the washing for you) As I personally do not live in Accra, it is rare that we will meet, but you can always contact me via Airbnb or mobile. However, the caretaker Anthony is on hand to greet you and give you any information you may need during your stay so as to make it as comfortable as possible. Anthony is of course reachable by phone too. * On the beach road you will find small shops, beach clubs, bars and restaurants * The West Hills Mall is Accra's biggest mall and a 15 minutes' drive away * Kusum beach is in 15 min walking distance * Watch monkeys in the early morning at the monkey sanctuary a 10 min walk away * A 5-10 min drive away, you get to the starting point for an interesting boot trip on the Densu river delta Guests can easily get around by taxi, Uber or trotro (local minibus) Please note that this is not a beach front house, but the compound is less then a kilometer away from the Atlantic ocean. SECURITY DURING YOUR STAY: For security reasons and respect for other guests, only Airbnb guests are allowed in the premises during the stay. REACHING US: The place is located a bit off the beaten track with bumpy roads and might not be easy to find. For this reason, please contact our caretaker and he will guide you to the premises. We can also arrange for pick-up service from and to the airport at an extra fee upon prior request. INTERNET: The Internet is a mobile prepaid WiFi hotspot which runs on battery and has to be recharged every couple of hours. 4G / LTE should be available most of the time, but can not be guaranteed. We cover the first charge of the modem free of costs. POOL: The pool can be used by our guests at any time. However, caution must be taken as the water depth is > 1.65 meters and there is no life guard. SMOKING is not permitted inside the houses. ALLERGIC TO ANIMALS: For those allergic to dogs, we have two tame dogs in the compound (FLIP & FLOP). However, pets are not allowed inside the houses. CURRENT CONSTRUCTION: There are currently constructions going on within the compound, to the left and to the right of the main gate. However, there is no heavy machinery involved and it is mostly done during the day in a quiet manner.