Aldabra

A beautiful, quiet and very lovingly furnished 2 room apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean at the foot of the mountain Piton Kanot in La Gaulette. Its offers a 180° view from the terrace. The sunsets are wonderful. The apartment has 2 bedrooms with 1 double bed and the other one with 2 single beds. There is also a baby cot. The bedrooms have splendid views of the forests and mountains. The beds are equipped with a mosquito net. The apartment also has a bathroom equipped with a hot water shower and a washing machine, a toilet and a sink. An iron is also available. The open kitchen with fridge, cooker, oven, microwave, kettle, coffee machine as well as crockery. The cooking utensils leave nothing to be desired for self-catering. The living room is very comfortable and the terrace invites you to linger. Surfers, board surfers, windsurfers and kite surfers will find their dream come true with accommodation at our place. All the main surfing spots are just minutes’ drive from us. Plus, we provide free space to keep surfing equipment in a safe place. Every evening you can enjoy the sunset in the midst of birds chirping. The guests have acces to the whole appartment and we also provide free space for surfing equipement. There is a tropical garden with birds chirping and flying around. You can also see a lovely old local lady chatting and waiting for some fruits, vegetables and even couple of hugs. A lovely dog is playing around keeping the area safe. At night a lots of bats are around. We would be very happy, when you will enjoy our beautiful orchid garden. There is also a swing, a trampoline and a children's slide, which is especially inviting for children to play. A barbecue is provided, which can be used in the garden or on the terrace. In conclusion, there are a huge number of ingredients from nature and tender loving care for the soul We will gladly advise and assist you during your stay. La Gaulette is a small, quiet town far away from the tourist crowds. It is a gem known especially in a surfer community. The city offers everything that you need. There are numerous shops, cafes and restaurants, a supermarket, a pharmacy, a bakery and a local fruit and vegetable market. Partygoers can enjoy some nearby bars and restaurants which are also open during the day. If you need just a quick snack, be ready to try street food. All mentioned places are reachable by foot. Feel free to enjoy night walks or early jogging; our neighborhood is perfectly safe. The surrounding area offers numerous excursions to the national park, waterfalls and various beaches. You can swim, surf, hike and enjoy. Nature is beautiful and exciting, and have no worries; it is safe to walk around on your own and explore. Beautiful beaches can be reached in just 5 minutes by bus or car. The national park Black River is just 10 min away by car and 15 by bus. It offers several hiking tracks to waterfalls and other natural attractions. Nearby, you can also see and visit several mountains. One, Le Morne Brabant, has been declared a cultural heritage. The mountain has enormous cultural significance for the islanders. The summit covers an area of over 12 hectares (30 acres) with many caves and overhangs on the steep slopes. We would be happy to tell you the stories related to this magical place. We provide a free parking space. A rental car costs around €25/day but also the bus is inexpensive and efficient. By tradition, we walk bare foot in our houses. We kindly request our guest to remove their shoes at the door. Please, have in mind that it is not allowed to smoke on the premises. The terrace is considered an exception.