The house has a very good location. Just walking distance to the Parliament, the National Museum and the local market plus lots of restaurants. Mary and Honore were wonderful hosts, from their house gate to the house they have, which I would call a botanical garden with beautiful flowers blooming and trees, birds signing. They can advise you on anything regarding Vanuatu and if you are there for several days, Tanna island is a must. It was a pleasure.

Choosing to stay at Orchid's holiday home was one of the best decisions we made for our one month stay in Vanuatu. Honore, Mary and their family were very welcoming and we were even picked up from the airport. We got the local knowledge on everything and we were lucky enough to enjoy a home cooked local meal and tour of the island with them. The listing is very accurate, a 10-15 minute walk to the hospital and into town and a 1 minute walk to the supermarket. There are many places to eat within walking distance and it is really easy to catch a bus for a short drive to many popular tourist areas and local beaches. It comes complete with large comfortable beds, fans, a fully equipped kitchen, an outdoor patio and a really friendly atmosphere. There is an adorable puppy and 3 kittens on the property that are all very friendly. This would also be a fantastic place to stay with a group exploring Port Vila or for students working in Port Vila (like us!) or around town. If you are even considering coming to Port Vila make sure you message Honore and Mary and see what they can do for you! We will definitely be staying here and bringing our friends when we come back!

Honore was overbooked but he made sure we had an alternative place at the same price. We really appreciated that there were no issues. Well organized. We took a half day tour option with Kiki, his son. Really enjoyed our time together and all the conversations we had with Kiki. Thank you and best wishes.

Thanks Honore and Mary. Great to stay and be made to feel so welcome. Was picked up from airport and very well looked after. Orchids is in a great location and great value for money. It's modest but clean and comfortable.

A comfortable stay in a quiet neighbourhood, Honore and Mary were friendly and attentive hosts. A nearby supermarket is well stocked and several good restaurants were an easy walk for us - torch recommended. We also spent an enjoyable day touring Efate with Kiki, their son and learnt about kastom and tradition from Honore.

Thanks Honoré, The house was very well maintained and we felt a lot of love in this house, we wished we would have stayed longer.

Great family home that is just 10 minutes walk from the main Market. Mary and Honore was great in helping me plan my trips around the other island.

Orchid home is a beautiful resort as Mary keeps it tidy all the ways, while Honore is so calm and courteous that we live in the safe and quiet house for weeks.

We could not have asked for anything better for our first visit to beautiful Efate' Osland and Port Vila. The villa is spacious, idyllic and well-appointed. Jane and Jacko and their family were very welcoming and so helpful it's embarrassing! They picked us up at the airport very late and made us feel at home immediately. Can't thank them enough for their understanding when we had to change flights, dates and visit arrangements. We loved it and vow to return!

unbelievable viewpoint, kindly people, perfect service in the town center thank you for all. I recommand this AirBNB. perfect service

This place truly is a dream! I stayed in the private villa for six nights while attending a conference at USP and every day I could not wait to get home to watch the sunset from the massive private deck. The bedroom/living room was spacious and airy, the kitchen well-stocked, and the bathroom very clean. In addition, Jane and her family could not be more welcoming and hospitable. I loved chatting with them about Vanuatu and they were genuinely interested in helping to ensure I had a great experience in Port Vila. Overall, absolutely fantastic!

The stay at Jacko and Jane's house was very good. They were very welcoming and were able to help with basically everything that you need as a guest. This includes transport, tours and food etc. Besides, their house is a great place to live, and I for sure would like to come back another time.

Very nice place with one of the most beautiful views you can have in Port Vila. I felt home immediately and it is in a great location with walking distance to town 10-15min and restaurants 5-10min. Very save neighbourhood and save to walk everywhere also after sunset and also for women.

We arrived on the Saturday midnight flight and Jane gave us good instructions how to find the house. As expected the dogs were there, but really friendly. It was so nice to have in season fruit, vegetables, eggs and milk there for a nice breakfast. Sunday evening we had a romantic dinner on the deck overlooking the Bay. Come to think of it....we had every night a romantic dinner. Jane had to go away for the week but her husband Jack was a great host too. Every morning and evening we enjoyed the pool. Internet was good. Highly recommend it

Vanuatu dream villa is exactly like it describes - an absolute dream to stay at. Stunning views, great location, caring and generous hosts. As someone who's been to vanuatu several times, I know the areas well and will now not stay anywhere else. Great value for money, beautiful fruit and lovely people. Can't wait to come back!

Amazing place! Really close to the city centre and perfect view from the house:-D House is really clean and just perfect the same like Host:-D we will be back for sure! Strongly recommended!!!!

The bungalow is exactly as shown in the picture. Inside is very spacious and cam easily allow for 4 adults to sleep in. Murray was a very friendly host and answered all our questions regarding were to go and what to do in Santo. The only issue encountered has to do with the transportation in and out of Aore island to Luganville as there are no water taxis after 7/8 in the evening and hence, any trip to the main island should be done before that time if you want to get back to Aore. Regardless of the above - which is not a fault of Murray - our time in Aore was very nice and our host certainly contributed to this. Thank you Murray!

Excellent accommodation! Great location on tranquil island, clean and very nice standard. Fantastic locally grown coffee. Nanette and Murray are amazing hosts. Highly recommended and great option to staying in Luganville. We could not have been more happy with our choice of accommodation.

Nanette was helpful and friendly but not intrusive at all. The accommodation was very stylish and tasteful. The rooms were spacious and the deck and extras were perfect.

Nanette and Murray are the best hosts we 've ever met. They made us feel as if we were part of the family. The unit was tidy and spacious, and the quad bike tour to their very own coffee plantation in the hills was an unforgettable experience. They even borrowed a second kayak so that both of us could paddle up the channel. The location is convenient, close to the resort - in case you want to eat out -, close to a dive shop, and a bike ride away from white sandy beaches. We hope that we will go back to Aore soon!

Nanette and Murrays on Aore island really is a special place. The unit is tidy, clean and has everything one might need, including a great view overlooking the water. The island has plenty to explore wether by bike, kayak, snorkelling or quad tour. They are fantastic hosts and nice people. My wife and I loved our stay, and I would do it again in an instant.

We absolutely loved our time on Aore Island. Nanette and Murray were fantastic hosts that made us feel very welcome and at home. Staying with these guys was a highlight of our holiday......paradise!

Amazing stay! Besides having a really cool place, these folks genuinely care about the locals and I got a very cool tour from Murray showing me around the island and all the coffee growing they do/have inherited there. The house was nice, hot water was instantly available, and WiFi worked much better than I would have expected from being on an island. Snorkeling right off the dock was great - see if you can find the octopus, and Murray even took me to the diving docks the morning of my dive. Overall, really enjoyed my stay here and would love to come back sometime!

(Comments in English below) and Nanette Mory us a very warm welcome. The bungalow is beautiful, the location very quiet, that's all we wanted. There are plenty of walks to do on the island and it is easy to go to the island of Santo. If you seek tranquility, the friendly people and beautiful scenery, then please do so. Nanette and Mory's welcome was warm and very nice. The bungalow is beatiful and the place quiet. Is corresponds at what We Were lookinf for. There are plenty of things to do on the island, and it is very easy to get to Santo island. If you are looking for a quiet place, very nice people and beatiful landscapes, this is the place!

This great holiday escape is located in the lush green countryside just outside port vila and has stunning views of Mele Bay. As a family with two rather small children [3 and 5] we particularly enjoyed the fully equipped kitchen, the fact that we had two bedrooms, a great veranda to hang out while the kids were asleep and a swimming pool always ready for us to cool down. On top of this our host looked after us really well. A very welcome break from the otherwise 'resort-dominated' accomodation options in efate! Thanks for having us.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Staying at Catherine's holiday house was a great way to ease into our Vanuatu holiday. The house was really clean and comfortable. The verandah was lovely to use for meals and take in the beautiful views across the vegetation and down to the coast. We all enjoyed swims in the pool all through the day. Easy to catch a local bus at the bottom of the road and head into Port Vila markets for fresh supplies. Thanks for a great stay.

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Great place to stay, very peaceful and beautiful veiws from the deck. The house is equipped with everything you need. Gerry the caretaker will pick you up and drop you off at the airport, and help you will anything you need, and more. Fantastic place to stay and good value. Thanks you very much Gerry and Catherine.

A lovely secluded cottage with the chance to disconnect and spend quality time with family/loved ones away from the busy city lights. Not hard to get into town for tours or supplies, but very happy to see the smiling locals on the bus ride into town.

We recently spent two weeks at this Charming Holiday Home and we found it to be everything described and more. The guest house sits on an elevated site overlooking the beautiful Mele Bay on a manicured block with a couple of magnificent trees as the focal points. The black sand of Mele Beach is a pleasant 100m walk down the hill, with the added extra of excellent snorkeling off the rock platform also just at the end of the road. Access to town is easy with buses passing regularly on the road and a wave of hand will have them stop for you. The house itself is comfortable with a full size kitchen, comfy sofas, satellite TV and excellent wifi. Kick back on the verandah and take in the view over the bay on a sunny afternoon. Watch the cruise ships as they enter and leave port. The pool is private, and a delight, whether you choose to kick back in a deck chair with a good book for a day, soak your soul under a starry sky, or just splash about after a day of discovery, you'll find yourself wondering how you got so lucky. A short distance away is the road to The Summit, described as the botanic garden of Efate. We twice walked to the top, though local people thought us quite mad. (URL HIDDEN) a steep walk, with five cut backs and hair pin bends, but only a reasonable level fitness is required, just take your time, some water and fruit and stop on the way to enjoy the view. It's worth it. The road is paved and has a well kept grass verge, and at the top is an interesting garden to explore, scenic lookouts to marvel at, zip line activities and a nice little gift shop featuring the essential oils produced at the Summit and a cafe to reward yourself for your effort. We found the area a great place to explore by foot. Long walks out Devils Point Road, beach combing along the foreshore at low tide ( I suggest reef walkers), a leisurely stroll along the black sand to the Hideaway Island Jetty, and then a quick boat ride will find you snorkeling with a vivid array of sea life in a marine reserve. Day trips can easily be arranged and you will be collected and returned home at the end of the day. Gerry is a wonderful host and will assist in any way to make your stay the best it can be. Overall we found this property just we needed. If you are looking for a value for money holiday house, in a scenic location with privacy, views and character, then you'll find it here. (URL HIDDEN) a little out of the way, but that might be just what you're looking for, something just for you that you wont have to share,. Thanks Catherine and Gerry, we'll be back. Kath & Paul.

We stayed at Catherine, the house is very good, well equipped ... We enjoyed the pool and our kids were able to run in the large garden .. Thank Gerry who took us to the house is a very friendly person ... I recommend this place

Thomas is such a legend A true local with faith in his people and his island. Thomas is the true local that knows everything about what surround you, from.opening a coconut n make you a natural straw to how works the tribe and the running water in the village.....he is a spring of knowledge that cannot be learnt in a book. His accomodations are fully sustainable, home made and he s always willing to go the extra miles for you.... Be respectful and mindful of the kustoms and enjoy your stay with him and his family. ....

The boss Thomas treats guests like his friend very friendly. He understood almost everything you want to know the island. His tree house just opposite the entrance is very close to the volcano. And in a tree house above you can see spectacular volcanic eruptions. If you go to the purpose of tanna island is to see if the volcano. Choose here on the right!

We have spent some unforgettable time at Thomas' place. The treetop house is absolutely epic (but please don't expect too much, it's basic). Thomas is one of the most decent men we have met. Not only did he make our stay as comfortable as possible, but also helped organize our time outside the lodge. Instant Superhost!

We had a great time at Pele Island. Charlie and Sebora were great hosts and cooked amazing food during our stay. Snorkeling was the best we ever did in a really quiet and beautiful landscape. Marty was very responive and helpfull prior to our stay. Definitelly recomend.

Our stay on Pele Island with Charlie and Seborah was just what we were looking for. Swimming, beach, relaxation and quiet. I couldn't actually believe the photos on the listing were true as the beach really was beautiful with crystal clear waters. Perfect spot for a secluded beach stay relaxing and reading, also a good chance to unplug from technology as there is no electricity, but you have everything you need. There is no electricity so bring cameras charged. Was great to have a flush toilet and a shower too (not hot water but the sun often heated the water and the weather was warm so it was fine). All meals were provided so really you just had to turn up and go for a swim. If you want to bring snacks with you do get some at Port Vila but remember to be respectful and take your rubbish with you. Will be back again for sure!

Hade a great time at Pele Island with Charlie and Sebora. The welcoming ans they hospitality shown was amazing so was the food here. The bungalow is right at the beach and very close to the nearby villages so wether you feel like snorkeling or spending time with the people in the island, this is the perfect place. Would love to stay here again!

We had four wonderful days at Pele and would love to come back. The beach is really in front of the bungalow and it's such a quite and beautiful place that you start to relax as soon as you arrive. Charlie and Sebora are great hosts, the meals were always very tasty and we enjoyed to eat local food. The sunset was just amazing! We would definitely recommend to stay here!

I would wholeheartedly recommend anyone to stay at the bungalows in Lonnoc. The location is beautiful and the huts are right opposite the middle of the beach, beautiful white sand and turquoise water, one of the nicest bays we visited across the islands. Lonnoc is just under an hour from Luganville/airport, and the sealed road there is good quality relative to most in Vanuatu. Daniel and Georgina are wonderful hosts - kind, attentive and super friendly. Their wider family own the land with his uncles and father managing adjacent accommodation, including a restaurant which you have access to (serving really good food), and kayaks which you can use to visit nearby champagne bay (also a short walk) or elephant island. Breakfast of fruit and bread was delicious, they provided an ice box for us on request, and there is a solar charged battery which provides sufficient power for lighting and phone charging at night. The next door restaurant also has wifi for a nominal charge (500 vatu per stay) which was very useful. Daniel runs a taxi business (via his mini bus) and can take you on tours to visit the island - the stunning Port Olry is only 15 mins up the road which is well worth spending a day at. The accommodation itself is both rustic and lovely - a cute cabin with gorgeous outdoor walled bathroom at back. The facilities are relatively basic but this is Santo and it only adds to the experience. Daniel now has two bungalows with a third being put together for the future. Lying on a hammock on the deck looking over the beach and gardens, this place is paradise. Thank you again Daniel and Gina, and of course young Harris! Lots of love, Chris & Alicia

Daniel's and Georgina's bungalows are truly absolutely beachfront and perfect for some secluded quality time in Vanuatu. The wooden bungalow is simple, but very clean, it has everything you need and a great outdoor bathroom. The beach is perfect for snorkelling and swimming and you can rent a kayak.

Daniels & Georgina's place is just amazing. It's even more beautiful than shown in the photos. If you love peaceful places in nature you are just perfect here. The bungalow is rustic , simple but very clean. Daniel and Georgina are taking so much care of everything: the breakfast, the daily fresh fruits out of their private garden. We couldn't imagine a better place to stay at santo island for our holidays. We will recommend this place definitely. Thank you so much Daniel & Georgina

Daniel and his family were very nice and welcoming! they were very helpful to us. the bungalows are beautiful on a quiet idyllic beach. We look forward to come back, please!

We had an incredible time staying at the Lonnoc bamboo bungalow. Daniel was able to give us advice about what to do while we were in Santo, and we paid him to drive us around to places such as million dollar point and Port Olry, stopping at road side markets to try local food. His wife, Georgina, cooked us dinner one night which was a great way to experience traditional cooking. Walking distance from Champagne Bay, which was absolutely beautiful. At Lonnoc you are right on a beautiful beach too, but the water is deeper at Champagne Bay so better for swimming.

Daniel was wonderful to us. We were his first airbnb clients as its unique bungalow was already occupied on Daniel reservation period built a second of his hands for our arrival. The bungalow is almost on the beach and the only noise you hear at night is the waves (and sometimes the cow) Beach Lonnoc is rather pretty and you can rent from Daniel's uncle kayaks for a ride on the water or do a bit of a PMT (away somewhat if shore can be seen pretty specimens). Daniel's uncle also runs the restaurant. The food is good. The only downside is the time to wait very important. In short a great experience and a warm welcome. Do not hesitate to book with Daniel.

Everything you need for a base in Santo

We had a wonderful week staying at Georges house. He offered a full service including picking us up from the airport, taking us on excursions and checking in that everything was going well. His family were delightful and his wife Nerry always put a smile on our face. We found that we got a real insight into Vanuatu and George is passionate about ensuring that everyones holiday dreams come true.

It is a new bungalow, the bathroom will soon be renovated. Everything is very spacious, the kitchen is available. Directly opposite is the beachfront resort, where you can as a day guest allowed to use everything (incl. Wireless). George as a local contact is very helpful. After Recommended accommodation with very good price-performance ratio. Luganville is about 2 km, the bus is not a problem

Our stay here was wonderful. The familiy is kind, helpful and friendly. The are open minded and laugh a lot. George helped us with every question we had and when we got ill he gave us some of their medicine. He offered to take us to his children's school in the morning so we can see a school in Vanuatu. The appartement was clean and we had all we needed: a kitchen with everything you need to cook, a sleeping room, a bathroom with hot water and even a second bed and couches as well as a table with chairs in the living room. The hosts provided salt, pepper and a few spices. The living room and the sleeping room have a fan. We were even allowed to stay until the late afternoon on our last day because our flight left in the early evening. The resort facillities (the pool) and the beach are amazing, calm, clean and we spent a nice time relaxing there. If you go there, don't miss the beautiful Lonoc Beach! With this AirBnB you have the chance to get in touch with this lovely local familiy and enjoy beautiful Santo

A Nice appartement for two or three people. We loved to stay here, near the beach and near luganville. George and his wife are friendly. Thank you

Rex, Marilyn, Madelyn, Jennifer, Joanna, Jason and Raymond are the MOST delightful, warm, hospitable family. Staying with them in their village was one of the most heartwarming experiences of my life. Rex picked me up from the airport, and between the airport and the village I was introduced to many 'cousin brothers' and felt a part of the community at once. My room was lovely, clean and cosy and I had my own bathroom and shower. Marilyn made delicious meals from local ingredients (many from the garden) and I loved having dinner with the family each night. Rex and his brother Eric took me on all the tours I wanted to go on, and most importantly held my hand as I made my ascent to the top of Yasur! Anyone who is visiting Tanna must stay with Rex and his family - it will be a wonderful, unique experience for you and you'll also be contributing to the wellbeing of a beautiful, happy family and community. I hope to be back soon!

We loved our time at Rex's place. It was the perfect bush location. Food was fabulous and loved playing cards with the kids. Beds comfortable, bungalows clean and great company.

I had an absolutely wonderful time staying with Rex and his family. If you are looking to experience the true Tanna way of life, then staying in a homestay is the perfect way to do so. As a solo female traveler, Rex and his family immediately made me feel welcome and safe and wanted me to feel like I had a family away from home. Rex helped arrange any tours I was interested in and any transport I ever needed. Their home is up in the hills with beautiful views of the surrounding forests and gardens. Exchanging stories with him and the rest of his family in their bamboo hut is a memory I will cherish forever! Thank you again Rex!! One tip: There is no wifi or functioning atms on the island so make sure you bring enough cash!

Very welcome. Rex and his family always smiling. Marilyne, Martha, Jenifer, Joana Naiwa Raymond .... that beautiful meetings. From arrival at the airport to check-out they did everything to make our stay memorable. The "Black Magic Tour" is 10 minutes walk from = turn bungalows organized illustrating their customs ... we were all 4 to us guider.c was a beautiful experience. Rex is a very good driver. The bungalows are very clean, quiet and relaxing garden. Solar energy battery, ecological and silent system ... a real + for our comfort (light and recharge USB devices evening). The place is ideal for a family holiday, quiet and close to the people. Our kids even cried on the plane home! Thanks again.

Staying with Rex and his family was an awesome experience. The food they offer is tasty and really cheap! (Ask for the local food). They take care of you and organise everything you want (Don't pre-book anything). I was never alone someone of the family was always around. Thanks for the awesome time Rex! You would help them if you would book directly through them as Airbnb charges them a lot. He has an email address for inquiries rexmo(EMAIL HIDDEN) Hope that helps!

Staying with Rex and his family was easily the best thing we've ever done. We had the most fantastic and comfortable stay, and experiences we took away from Best Location, would FAR surpass the experiences of staying at a resort! It's quite incredible to wake up and feel as though you are in Jurassic Park and that any second a dinosaur might come tearing through the jungle! Rex and his family were both welcoming and completely delightful hosts. Rex made everything easy for us by organising all our tours and arranging transport, whilst his wife Marilyn cooked us delicious meals, and their daughter Jenny took us on tours of the villages and introduced us to her family and friends. We couldn't recommend staying with them more highly, Best Location feels like home.

We cannot speak more highly of Rex and his family! We truly had the real Tanna experience staying here. His family was so welcoming and we are so happy we chose to spend the entire week with him because we got such a personal, authentic look into their way of life in this beautiful place. Rex was very accommodating and organized everything we could have ever wanted to do and more. We've been backpacking for 9 months all over New Zealand and the South Pacific and our stay with Rex was definitely one of our biggest highlights.

Perfect place if you want to stay in a homestay.

Rustic house. True local experience. quiet area. easy local transport on main road. Had everything that you would need.

Nice clean place. Friendly helpful host.

Pour ce qui est du logement , il est propre et bon rapport qualité prix . Pour ce qui est du reste,ce fut une grande déception . George ,qui sous ses airS faussement sympathique , nous a escroqué tout au long de notre semaine à Santo. Il nous a vendu des excursions bien trop chère pour ce que c'était . Il nous a fait payer des trajets 12 fois plus cher que le prix habituel (sans exagération) Nous avons trouvé ça décevant pour quelqu'un qui nous répétait sans cesse que son but était de nous faire découvrir la "local expérience" C'est tout simplement un homme qui est bien plus intéressé par l'argent que par le bon déroulement de votre séjour sur l'île. it is clean and good value for money. As for the rest, it was a great disappointment. George, who look like friendly , swindled us throughout our week in Santo. He sold us tours far too expensive for what it was. He made us pay for trips 12000 vatu instead of 1000 vatu (without exaggeration) We found this disappointing for someone who repeatedly told us that his goal was to make us discover the "local experience" It is simply a man who is much more interested in money than your trip on the island.

Our stay at Tracy and Alex's place was faultless. While Tracy and Alex weren't in Santo during our stay, there was never a time when we felt uncared for. They were always accessible and made sure that we were provided for (there was literally a well-coordinated team of people making sure that our stay was wonderful). To that end, the house managers (Matt and Liz) as well as the driver, Willie, were fantastic and beyond reliable. The house itself was clean, comfortable, and precisely described. The property made us feel that we owned a paradise, with the private beach, and access to a wide range of water sports gear. Tracy's house manual was more of a personalised tour guide, with more information than you would find on the internet. The information she provided prepared us for the vacation more than most hosts would, and as a result we were able to glide through our trip on the island, using up our days kayaking to blue holes, snorkelling through WWII wreckage, and making friends with the locals. We're already planning on coming back!

We stayed at turtle bay beach house for 12 nights and had an absolute ball. This house is the perfect distance from town and other attractions such as champagne beach. It's close to three resorts with restaurants and bars or you can cook up a storm at home in the well appointed kitchen. We even had a smoothie maker provided to make the most of the amazing organic island fruits!! We had a car so found it easy and enjoyable to be in this location. There were frequent buses or transports for those without a car or a dedicated taxi driver Willy for a bit extra cost. Jublee keeps the gardens looking amazing and Liz and Matt the managers are friendly and great to deal with. The wifi is patchy right across Santo so just do yourself a favor and leave it all behind ;) I saw a turtle and dugong while using the paddle boards provided. The kayaks are also excellent and everything is provided. We'd love to return with family soon. Thanks to the owners and all staff for a wonderful holiday.

Cottage and surrounds were beautiful. Managers were friendly and informative.

We absolutely loved our stay at the Turtle Bay Beach house! It is in such a beautiful and peaceful setting that we never wanted to leave. Willie acted as our host and liaison during the stay and provided excellent service, going out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed and were comfortable. The Beach house is in striking distance (kayak or paddle board) of a couple nice resorts but still offers the privacy of your own place. I would totally recommend staying here and can't wait to come back.

Excellent place to stay. Clean and light with a nice kitchen. I will go there again. Hosts were welcoming. Loved it. Nice staff too.

We were lucky to be the first guests to stay at the cottage which is right on the coast (out your front door!) and within 10 mins walk/kayak from two resort restaurants/bars. It's a very relaxed and quiet setting. The design of the cottage is simple and really well done. They have kayaks and stand up paddle boards available to hire cheaply, which we used for a couple of days to get to the local blue holes and across to nearby/island resorts for dinner & drinks. The cottage is about 15 minutes/20ks from Luganville so you'll need to have Willie show you around ($) or hire a scooter/car if you want to get about. On arrival, Willie the driver picked us up. Willie is a nice man to deal with and he can show you around. One night, he brought his family over and made us the local traditional chicken lap lap for dinner on the deck which was great. There are just enough cooking applicances to make basic meals at the cottage. We really enjoyed our stay, and would def recommend to others.

We had a great one week stay at turtle cottage. The place was beautiful, perfectly clean and tidy and had everything we needed. The kitchenette was great for preparing our own meals and the kayaks were an amazing way to explore near by islands and the blue hole. We did hear the neighbours next door but the noise was minimal and it did not bother us. The kitchenette has a coffee plunger so grab some local coffee grounds at the supermarket if that's your flavour

Lovely location. Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Turtle Bay. Would definitely come back to stay again.

Relaxation, paradise, perfect weather, lovely hosts, no other tourists, very friendly locals! We had a great time staying on Moso Island. The house was spacious, airy, clean with your own reef right out front! My mum came with us and had a great time and was very well cared for by Anton and Joel and Doris. Doris, George and Richard were very welcoming bringing us local fruit, coconuts and taking us to see the other side of the island. Our kids 2 and 4 yrs old had an absolute ball playing with the local kids, snorkelling, swimming and walking in the bush. The transfers were easy and Joel and Anton go regularly to Vila to pick up supplies if you need. Don't hesitate to book!

If it's idyllic island paradise you are after, then look no further. This simple and stylish home is airy, spacious and well equipped and looks over one of the most beautiful bays you will see anywhere. Snorkel and spot turtles right from the front lawn or arrange an island tour with one of the great staff from The Moso - a fabulously chic and contemporary resort run by Joel and Antoun just a few minutes walk from the house. Pop over to The Moso for great meals and cocktails, massages and more. We had the most relaxing holiday we've possibly ever had, moving from snorkeling and swimming, to reading, cooking and sleeping, exploring the island and meeting the locals. A magic place made all the better by our gracious hosts. Thank you!! We will be back xx

The hosts were terrific. Nothing too much trouble and just a pleasure to get to know them. We ordered food in advance and it was there when we arrived. Between the cooktop and BBQ there are plenty of options to cook and a nice big fridge to stock food and plenty of cold beers and wine. The house is well kitted out with no frills. Bed is comfortable, hot water and a great deck to relax on. Not sure what more you could want for an island holiday away from the crowd. Sitting on the deck drinking a beer whilst looking at the different colors of blue and turquoise in the water was a highlight.

Wow !!! We had 4 nights at the house and ate most nights at 'the moso bistro' and chilled out with our kind of people : relaxed, kind and genuine ! If the house isn't avail just stay at the resort : totally awesome ! And not your 'average' resort which is beautiful in all aspects - these guys and girls know how to take care of you and Adam - he can cook amazing food - see you soon kids

Well our 10 day stay at Joel’s’ place on Moso Island was absolutely fantastic. The villa, location and serenity was first class. Joel ensured that transport and everything we wanted to do was arranged with ease and nothing was a problem. Transport from the airport to Moso island was straightforward, safe with a friendly meet and greet driver and a 30 minute van ride (with seat belts) and a short 900 metre boat trip to the island. We were met with a warm welcome upon arrival, prearranged food in the villa and we could chose to chill out and just relax and take in the ambience and serenity for the next few days or welcome to wander freely around the island, beaches and small local villages with ease. Joel and his colleagues Antoun and Adam were a five minute walk away in their Moso Resort and one night Adam prepared an amazing three course meal for our daughter’s 13th birthday right on the beach under the stars so that we didn’t even have to leave the island for a restaurant on the other side of the bay. Adam – the meal was fantastic and one that we and Ariana will never forget. Joel and Antoun recommended an all-day boat trip around the island with Jerry who was friendly and really looked after us. We snorkeled over the most amazing reefs, saw inside the Moso caves and caught a fish all in a pristine un spoilt setting and not a soul to be seen. We walked to the local villages, ate some of their local produce and shared stories with the friendly locals. Every morning the school kids waved hello as we ate breakfast on the deck looking out to sea. The villa is on the waterfront, well appointed, quiet and located in a great spot on the island. Just a short walk to one of the best pristine beaches we have ever been too and we always had the entire beach to ourselves. Joel, Antoun and Adam, thanks for a great stay and for being such fantastic hosts. We loved our time at Moso and will be back again to stay very soon. Cheers Andrew, Jackie, Ariana and Ella.

Beautiful house in a stunning location. We stayed with our two young children and another family and it was perfect. Joel was a wonderful host.

Great location, great house. We enjoyed kayaking in the bay - beautiful corals and friendly locals a-plenty!

Our stay in the villa at The Moso Resort was all it was described as and SO much more. There were 4 and then 6 of us, we appreciated the elegant simplicity of the villa, we were able to cook for ourselves or eat at The Moso Resort for any meal. Our plane in from another island was late & we weren't able to communicate with Joel but he was really relaxed & sent a boat over to collect us late at night, welcomed us and organised a lovely meal in the restaurant. the staff were charming & friendly, Anton & Joel set a wonderful menu each night using local & seasonal ingredients which we enjoyed every night for 6 nights. Joel & Anton have really nailed it! A relaxing atmosphere with everything at our fingertips, snorkelling tour, yoga in the morning, sleeping in the afternoon, cocktails at night. Perfect, thank you guys.

A gorgeous tranquil little haven! Highly recommended.

My stay with my partner at Whispering Palms was amazing. We had 2 nights and it was perfect. John and Silvie who are the caretakers of the property were such lovely generous people - they were there for any of our needs and also invited us into the community. The Siviri village is such a special community. Marcello's communication was very fast and clear and there were no issues during our stay. The location is gorgeous - a beautiful, quiet beach. Having use of the kayaks was great. You will need your own transport to stay here and your own food to cook with. Highly recommend renting a quad bike from Port Vila and riding it up! I think staying at Whispering Palms is a must-do for any visit to Efate.

Nice place, better layout of the bungalow and improve aesthetics. The owners are not on site but very attentive to our needs and noticed otherwise recommend for anyone looking for a change of scenery and relaxation THANK YOU to John and Silvi are the corner

We were pinching ourselves over the beauty of the place, the seclusion and the access to local culture. The beach was incredible. The breezes were perfect. John, Silvi and the surrounding families were wonderful, welcoming and made the experience really rich in culture. The TV with a hardrive full of movies was a great surprise! The garden is beautifully maintained too. Such a special experience - one we will never forget!

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The location was absolutely wonderful! A peaceful, private beach area out front where the ocean was clean and beautiful. The locals are delightful people and always ready with advice or to offer help. John and Silvi (caretakers) are wonderful people and always available to help you out with anything you need.

OK - what a great location. It's nice and remote - yet only 40 odd minutes drive from port villa (we saw no other people on the beach in front of the house except for locals - noting we went in February which is part of the off season). I know I am a tourist but it's lovely not to see others ! The other reviews do Marcel's place justice - so I will write (from the perspective of a couple in their 40's who stayed) what I think a couple should do who is planning on visiting this island. (This is my tip for people who have never been to vanuatu before.) 1. Book Marcel's place (the boat house) for a week (or more) 2. First spend one or two nights in port vila so you can get an understanding of the culture and load up on supplies for your stay at Marcel's (plus hire a car). World Car Hire was relatively good value. 3. While the seasonal local produce is great and good value the rest of the 'food' story (in our experience) on the island was poor and expensive. SO buy a heap of great local produce from the Port vila's open market. Find a great butcher (the beef is excellent and mostly grass fed organic). You can buy fish from the locals near Marcel's and that's a fun adventure in itself. There are also super markets in Vila - so grab some good french wine - which is reasonably priced as is the beer. Buy a local woven basket at the markets as well - they are hand made and worth it (plus locals make them) - that way you should not need to use plastic bags. This is an island paradise - it does to need any more plastic - as I'm sure you'll agree when you spot some of it in the water or on the beaches (not too much but any is too much in our humble opinion) 4. I recommend an esky (or maybe Marcel has one - we didn't ask but took own own). The esky is perfect for day trips - so you can have icy cold coconuts, water, beer, fruit, and keep food fresh etc - this way you save and ensure you have what you want to eat and won't be disappointed. For example we went to the restaurant at the 5 start resort "The Havannah " which is around 15 minutes drive from Marcel's - it's a beautiful place and the coffee we ordered was OK to good - so we then ordered an entrée each - OMG mine (vietnamese fried rice with veggies) was inedible and my partner forced hers down (organic veggie salad) so as not to appear rude (there was eve a hat rotten bean in it) So go there for the amazing view and coffee - and order food if you will - maybe they were having a bad day - but it...

If you want to unwind and disconnect and reconnect with your family this is the place! We loved our time here and will be back annually - your home is amazing - josh and chrissy

Location Location! peaceful and quiet, the entertaining deck was an amazing space. And the view was stunning.

The Jetty was a great place to stay. Robyn answered all of my many questions and put us in touch with tour groups and rental car companies. The place was clean and comfortable. The deck is amazing and its just so relaxing to sit out there at any time of the day. The kitchen is big and we cooked several nights at the house. When we arrived there was all the info we needed typed out on the table. They were very informative and told all the great places to see in Santo. We had an amazing time. I would recommend staying here.

Robyn responded very quickly and she was very helpful with all of our enquiries. She aalso organised our transfers to and from the airport.

The Jetty is a beautiful home. Very relaxing and comfortable. The kitchen was very helpful, we ate all of our meals there. We found it very easy to get around Tusty was a great help and a very nice man. We used his green car for a couple of days and drove to Port Olry and Champagne Beach and on other days either he drove us or we walked out to the road and got a ride. We would definitely like to come back... Tim and Mary Brough

The Jetty was exactly as Robyn described. If you want an island holiday that gets away from the commercial hustle and bustle, with options to do as little or as much as you please - then Santo, Luganville and the Jetty is great option! We spent 9 nights at the Jetty and would liked to have spent more. Robin & Bill were great hosts and neighbours - never intruding but available for the odd bit of advice and a social chat. The weather in mid August was generally cloudy and breezy but always a pleasant 23-28 deg. It was easy to avoid the coastal breeze by taking a trip a wee way inland to one (or more!) of the blue holes - fantastic! We had the Riri blue hole (10k up the road.) to ourselves and all the other tourist sites we visited were similarly crowd free. Champagne Beach, Oyster Island, Blue holes, Port Orly & Million Dollar Point were some of the destinations we were able to visit. The hire car we had was restricted to the sealed roads only with access to the above attractions the only exceptions. The unsealed roads are very rough! If you want to explore the rest of the island then hire a heavy 4x4. There are many options for dining out, both in Luganville and North at the various resorts up the coast. I can recommend the monthly curry night at the Coral Quays Resort. The Poulet Fish was outstanding. Please note that Coconut Crab is becoming an endangered species and it is better to select another Crustacean dish if this is offered to you. The Jetty was the ideal base for our unstructured, unwinding, warm holiday in a tropical island paradise - I can thoroughly recommend the Jetty and our host Robyn, to anyone considering this type of holiday experience(URL HIDDEN).... South of

Vanuatu has been hit by several cyclones and heavy rain events, all accommodation providers have been in clean up mode, during our last two visits. Too many jobs and too few specialists to attend to everyone at once.

Fabulous views and peaceful location. Great deck which is awesome for the family to sit back and relax.

The setting was absolutely gorgeous, and so peaceful and private. Just loved the outdoor shower! The house was large with high ceilings, although the doorways are all very low -- my husband is 1.9 meters tall (6 ft 4 inches tall), and had to constantly duck or hit his head. We appreciated having wifi available, and a local phone. It was fun to go out in the kayak -- saw turtles and dugong. The managers who live next door are fantastic -- Fabrice took us out on his boat to go snorkeling, where we saw lots of colorful fish. We had Tusty, another neighbor, drive us in his taxi to various places -- he was wonderful and knew exactly where to take us, like Port Olry, Champagne Beach (more great snorkeling, where we swam with a turtle!), one of the blue hole, Million Dollar Beach, shopping -- wherever we wanted to go, and he was very honest and reasonable and a wealth of information. We also enjoyed the Millenium Caves tour -- fantastic, but strenuous! Overall, enjoyed our stay very much.

What I loved about my stay at Divi's with Scott & Darleen: - two hosts who could not do enough to make sure my holiday was perfect - selecting a home grown paw-paw from one of the many trees on the property as I made my way down from my jungle bungalow to breakfast each morning - fresh cooked scrambled eggs laid by 'the girls' the previous day along with scrumptious cherry tomatoes straight from the vine - the sound of the fresh water creek lulling me to sleep each night - the AMAZING snorkelling in Divi's backyard - simply fantastic giant clams...and all of Nemo's relatives! - the delicious cocktails...made to order of course - the fantastic tapas...some of which was made from home grown vegies - watching one of the villagers release a female turtle who had been caught up in the fishing net - the bush walk to the local fresh water cascades - coconut water out of the shell which a villager had just shimmied up a tree and picked for me - watching a villager catch yabbies using a slip knot! - seeing my first ever firefly :) - scuba diving, horse riding, laughter and movies nights What I didn't like about my stay at Divi's with Scott&Darleen: - leaving :(

Scott and Darleen's place is something really special. The bangalow is romantic, the area has a really positive vibe/energy and the hosts care about making your stay memorable. It's worth the effort of getting there.

It was a pleasure meeting you both and hearing your story of how Divi's came about, you've certainly come a long way. The food was lovely and our barman had us wanting for nothing, your ground staff are very hospitable and it was a pleasure chatting with them. Thank you for being such friendly hosts. We look forward to visiting again in a while so we can see how far the plants have come :)

Divi's is the closest you will ever get to absolute paradise. Exceeded ALL our expectations by MILES! The only possible way to cover all bases and how incredible our stay at Divi's was is to make categories: LOCATION: the catch phrase 'where the jungle meets the reef' sums it up in a nutshell. Both my girlfriend and I have been on trips to the Great Barrier Reef and the snorkelling on Mangaliliu's reef (which you flipper-waddle into from the garden!) is big competition. The tropical fish are plentiful: Nemo galore; memorising giant clams; a lion fish and even a turtle are just a few of what we covered! The people of Mangaliliu village were some of the Friendliest people we have ever met. Their village is beautifully kept yet quintessentially what we assume is a typical village of Vanuatu. The bumpy road from the village lead us to what can only be described as paradise. The sound of the waves, the dropping of coconuts and birdsong we've never heard before! FOOD AND DRINK: we had stayed two nights in town seen as quite a prestigious resort and Darleen's perfectly seasoned, beautifully fresh, ideally flavoured food towered above the 'smart' resort's food in any review. The tapas style dishes are just what are needed in such an idyllic setting and they even organised a pizza night unlike any other. Bases were prepared by Darleen and their wonderful local village chef Rebecca, cooked by Scott in their very own wood fire pizza oven. Flavours were just as good as many pizzarias which is very impressive considering where and what they're working with! The cocktails are to die for and the beers and wine's hit the spot whenever wanted!! ACCOMMODATION: this is where the photos don't do justice. The wooden flooring and structures are beautifully neat. The rooms were lovely and clean with fabulous added touches. Even the bathroom (which was what dream bathrooms are made of!!!) had a breathe taking tropical flower display again put together by one of the kind local ladies! ACTIVITIES: the snorkelling I've already described in detail. We spent 3 hours in one afternoon because we completely lost track of time. Scott and Darleen supplied us with SUPs, push bikes, snorkels, flippers and a wooden canoe as if swimming around wasn't enough! They also organised a walk around the village with Savie a local man where we were greeted by everyone and anyone, introduced to the chief and tasted Kava in the traditional way washed down by some much needed (if slightly less delicious!) village snacks. They also organised a walk up the fresh creek waterfalls with Pako who climbed a coconut tree, fished for crayfish used a palm leaves...enough said! Scott and Darleen were wonderful!! I won't go on but they're the best hosts we've ever had on airbnb. Couldn't have asked for more!!

Darren and I cannot recommend a stay a Divi's enough. Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy, even if just a few days, the seclusion, the serenity, the picture perfect position, the calming and peaceful surrounds, not to mention the cocktails and tapas!! If you are looking for a relaxing, tranquil get away to unwind and chill out, then this is the place to visit. Scott & Darleen are gracious hosts that made our stay even more enjoyable. The "glamping huts" are so much more, "luxurious bungalows" is more appropriate. The ensuite is to die for, cleanliness a definite priority. The position of the bungalows ensures privacy even with all windows open. We have not slept as deeply or felt as relaxed for a long time. We will definitely be returning!

If you're looking for an adventure in Vanuatu then this is definitely the right choice. We loved our jungle bungalow. Try the cocktails and the outstanding food! We'll come again :)

Thank you Scott & Darleen for an awesome holiday. We have been totally relaxed and waited on "hand & foot". Loved the Divi's sunsets and especially the "Divi's Sunset Cocktails". And the food, loved all the tapas plates - delicious. Waking up in the "rainforest" has been fantastic as has been the snorkeling. Thoughts of swimming in the beautiful clear blue water, over the coral, then heading back to flop in a bean bag relaxing with a book, under the shady trees, being served drinks. Wish I was back there right now !! Another fond memory was walking through the village with Savi who shared stories of village life, special !. The Mangaliliu village folk were always warm & friendly. Thank you very much for the "birthday dance" and the whole Divi's experience. Loved it !!

Wow! As good as it looks in the pictures. Great house with excellent facilities with incredible views and your own pool in the reef. Just chilling in the pool on the reef, reading on the sunbeds overlooking the sea, and sunbaking was 5 star. As a family of 5 we had a great time using all three bedrooms and the large living pavilion. Robin's guide as host is excellent. well worth reading before you go, & the local hosts Eki , Obed, & her family were fantastic - they fixed the few minor issues in minutes. Only downside is that you definitely need car (preferably 4X4) as it on a direct road 20 minutes out of Port Villa & airport, the up side of having car is that many of the better things to do and restaurants are out of Port Villa anyway. Definitely recommend Hideaway island, driving round the island, the blue pools on the other side of the island, & zorbing at Wet & Wild (on the same road). Beware of crowds at the Cascades, overpriced for the experience in our view but also just down the road. BEST was the Friday night fireshow at Mele Beach Bar - Book a table or you might struggle to get in. Great family holiday, wonderful hosts and excellent accommodation. We will be back!

Great house. Very clean and spacious. Like your private resort.

The villa is very nice, true to the description. The natural pool is beautiful and the reef to find pmt in front of the house. Very good plan to rest. The air conditioning would have been a more even though the villa is well designed and well ventilated.

My family and I stayed at Bukara Beach for the last two weeks and I can thoroughly recommend the villa for anyone wanting to relax and get away from it all. The villa is very well equipped and has three pavilions and lots of "hideaway spots" to hang out in. It means you can enjoy other family and friends without being in their pockets. Robin's booklet had lots of useful I formation in it. Obed and Eki were discrete and always polite and helpful. Thanks, Robin for creating a unique place for everyone to enjoy!

Beautiful villa, spacious and well maintained. The bedding is excellent and adorable guards. The only downsides are the access to the villa by a track in very bad shape and distance of the city. A 4x4 vehicle hire is imperative.

Absolutely an amazing place to stay. Incredible snorkelling at your front door. The house and grounds were stunning. And the natural coral pool really topped it off. For us the location was great but others might find it a bit out of the way. A car is definitely recommended. If u are thinking of staying here do not hesitate. AWESOME

Bukura Beach House Waterfront home is executive and as described. It is pure luxury and a peaceful place to stay out of Port Vila (15-20 minutes on a rugged dirt road). Large spacious rooms. Great comfortable king-size beds, sheriden sheets and towels, spacious open walk-in robes. View over the coral beach beautiful to sit and watch the world go by watching waves break. Before arriving Robin shared with us many fantastic useful tips that helped with our stay. Robin was easy to contact via email and responded promptly. I would recommend taking some DVDs of your own as there is no TV. Robin has two wonderful caretakers on the property (they keep to themselves). It was enjoyable our brief interactions with them and their beautiful children. My daughter has now made a lifetime friend with one of their daughters. We took some small gifts for the children which they really appreciated. I would encourage anyone going to Vanuatu that has spare luggage capacity to take books or school items (pens/pencils) or anything to gift to Robin's neighbor (Steph - who is so friendly) to be given to one of the local schools/kindegartens. The people are beautiful and friendly and so appreciative of the gifts - it is such a small gift that brings so much joy and happiness to the ni-Vanuation people.

Robin has a beautiful place. It is very clean, very well taken care of, private, right on the water with spectacular views. It would be perfect for a family or 3 couples. Robin provided detailed instructions and gave great recommendations of things to do and where to get groceries. There is a family that lives on the property as caretakers. They were very friendly, helpful, and unobtrusive. As others have noted, Devil's Point Road is a little rough. You really need a rent car to stay here and get back and forth to town for supplies and other activities. We got a compact 4x4. If I had it to do over again I would have rented a full size 4x4. We never needed the 4 wheel drive, but bigger tires and a longer wheel base would have smoothed out the bumps a little better. Overall we have a wonderful stay and wished we could have stayed longer. Thank you Robin.

This was a fantastic stay and the highlight of our travels in Vanuatu. Absolutely superb location and views in such a beautiful part of Santo. The room was great and although the kitchen area seemed quite small, it had everything we needed - definetly recommend self-catering here as eating out in Vanuatu is quite expensive. Also this property is such a great location for dining! We got dropped off at the supermarket in town for stocking up on a week's food - pretty expensive there and we hadn't been told about the fresh food market so make sure you go there for all your fruit and veges - much more interesting shopping, cheap and lots of variety. There isn't snorkelling off the front of this accommodation as it's a lagoon - but awesome for swims, and a short walk round to the resort where you can go in, or jump on a kayak. The kayaks available were the best we saw anywhere - sea kayaks with rudders meant we could get out to the backs of some nearby islands and experience awesome snorkelling. Also it's very easy to kayak to a couple of the blue holes; well worth the trip. Would definetly recommend this accommodation:)

Liz met us on arrival to explain a few things and made us feel welcome.

magical place!

Tracy and Alex have got it all worked out for their guests, convenient, clean and very relaxing

The property is immaculately looked after and located a short kyack ride to Oyster Island and a 45 minute ride to a beautiful blue hole. The service is excellent and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you to Tracey, Liz and Willie for a lovely stay.

We had such a good stay at the Dugong cottage. We even ended up extending our stay. Matt and Liz, the house managers of the property, were great to communicate/organize with, friendly and hugely helpful with recommendations on the island. The cottage is clean, tidy, has a great view, and has all you need to prepare your own meals. Tons of great snorkeling and kayaking in the area, which kept us busy for several days. Tracy and Alex were very quick and polite in responding to any questions we had. All in all, a great stay.

My husband and I stayed at Turtle Bay for two weeks, and had a wonderful time. The place was clean and had everything we needed, and we loved relaxing on the deck and kayaking, etc. A few things to note: Walk to the resort about 10 minutes away if you want Wi-Fi or to rent a car for the day. Make sure you kayak to the blue hole, and snorkel at the island past the bay. A day trip to millennium caves is highly recommended! Getting to and from Turtle Bay to Luganville us about 30 minutes and costs about (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) each way. The area is not touristy, which means you can better experience local culture. The property managers, Matt and Liz, are amazing and very helpful! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

We had the best stay at turtle beach house ! The place is wonderful and we had it all for ourselves. The bungalow is clean and spacious, the view is amazing and it was awesome to use the kayaks to go to the blue hole and oyster island. We would love to be back and highly recommend this place !

Bungalow is in a great location with a nice view of the volcano from afar. Walk to the volcano about 40 mins but not difficult. Bungalow is basic but comfortable with a shared flush toilet. Breakfast for us was just bread with peanut butter and jam until it ran out. There are also simple shops but bring what your baggage allowance will allow for anything extra item you may want, recommend making a stop at the market if you can! Mike and Sam were very polite and knowledgeable but we personally didn't get the family/cultural experience that others have commented on. Mike seemed busy and distracted so perhaps not his usual demeanor and we don't judge him for this. We would consider staying again as we liked the quiet location.

The most amazing authentic experience. Mike and his family made us feel like part of their village when sharing their local lifestyle, food and the incredible landscape surrounding the bungalow. If you want to really experience Tanna book right now. We spent every morning and evening watching the volcano Mt Yasur shooting glowing rocks in to the sky from the comfort of Mikes bungalows. During the day we adventured to the Sulphur Bay hot springs and bodysurfed in the hot water, relaxed on the white sands of Port Resolution drinking fresh coconut water and experienced a local celebration.

The Yasur View Bungalows were a great base for all our adventures on Tanna. Sam looked after us very well in Mike’s absence with a great guided trip to Port Resolution (with a delicious stop at Chez Leah for lunch) and the Custom Village trip, which felt authentic and highly recommended! Aside from the amazing volcano trip, entry and hiring a guide is very cheap (anything involving petrol will up the cost a lot more, of course). We loved our bungalow which was nice and rustic as expected. Bring along some extra battery sources if your phone dying isn’t an option for you, and plenty of small notes as ATMs and change are not in abundance. We had no idea what to expect from the food but lunches and dinners were some of the best food of our trip! Bring some of your own options if you’re the type to snack between meals (we arrived halfway between dinner and lunch after flying in so were starving, but were luckily well prepared!) We’d recommend staying here if you’re doing more than just the volcano on Tanna – Lina and Sam (and Mike) looked after us so well!

Absolutely amazing. Be aware that anything else is extra cost, travel food etc but that is perfectly normal. The view is spectacular and a really authentic experience not to be missed

This was an amazing spot! We were picked up at the airport and got a hell of a fantastic ride to the bungalow! This was like being part of a Top Gear episode(!). The roads were so bad that it was funny, we loved how he handled all the bumps and the really really steep dirt track hills up to the bungalow! Amazing! The bungalow had a tiny lovely porch where we sat each night watching the volcano erupt below the bright Milky Way! Mezmerizing! Two of my most amazing experiences ever - COMBINED! Mike took us to the site where we could experience the volcanic tour as well, and picked us up after. Great host! As light is limited bring a couple of flashlights (also for the volcanic tour)! If u bring a camera - remember a tripod to get nice pictures of the Milky Way as well. Ash from the volcano may make your clean clothes dirty in notime, keep them in a sealed bag. There is almost nothing to get hold of on Tanna, so bring your consumables with you. Like, special dietary food, beer, wine, soda, snacks etc. And cash, cash is king here, no plastic! But all in all - this is a place I do really recommend if going to Tanna!

Great view of Mount Yasur !!! The bungalow was really clean, the food was prepared with care I really have a great time! Full of activities to do ....

Very good experience. You can get the best view in this hotel. Hut is very clear. Can provide many project of travel. Close to the Volcano.

A friend of Mike came to pick us up the one also who took us to the Volcano. So very convenient to have the same driver! The driver, Mike and his family are lovely and what an experience to stay a night in the jungle. The bungalow was clean and a beautiful view on the Volcano at night from the bungalow you can see the red smoke. So green around and the experience to see the Volcano was just mind blowing and the highlight of our holidays! Mike was very caring - thought of giving us a light (they have got solar electricity) and the food was good. The kids were so cute! Will definitely recommend to stay with Mike - perfect way to disconnect from our busy life!