10/10 Excellent
Desma, Foster City
Travelled with family
9 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a few great days staying at this traditional cottage. The house was spacious enough for our family, it was very well equipped with anything we needed. The veranda was a great spot to sit out and extend beyond the interior spaces.
The lodge is right across the beach, which although not ideal for lounging, provides direct access to the water for snorkeling, kayaking, etc. The location is right around the point where you can see manta rays and about a 15-min drive from the main town.
Before we arrived the hosts had recommended we rent a car and it was a great suggestion for ease of movement around the island.
But the highlight of our stay was our hosts' hospitality! They were great to communicate before our trip, but even more so once we arrived. They welcomed us with drinks and leis and seashell necklaces upon our departure. They accommodated any question and need we had, provided kayaks and snorkeling gear and allowed our family to spread out across their property.
I wish our french was better to communicate with Alan and ask more questions about the lodge that he constructed himself and his background, but we managed! Both Regina and Alan made us feel like we were family!
Mauruuru roa Alan and Regina!
Desma
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023