This listing is priced for TWO four-bedroom villas on a large piece of private land that includes four, nearly identical, beachfront villas on a magnificent stretch of serene beach. (Please inquire if you need more villas).
Each villa offers a private swimming pool, modern fully-equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a smaller room with twin beds, a spacious living area that opens onto a covered veranda and pool terrace overlooking the magnificent bay. The beautiful gardens feature a rich variety of native trees & flowers leading up to your private beach.
Situated on the south-western coast, in Black River, on a peaceful private family estate, the villa is set on the waterfront in a secure location 1 km down a private road with guards. It is under a minute drive from the town of Tamarin, 5 minutes to a sports centre with pool, and 5-40 minutes from most activities & sights.
Relax in the living area & covered veranda with dining-area with seating arrangements for 8 persons with views over the sea & lush gardens.
Sun-loungers, deck chairs and an umbrella around the pool. Weber portable barbecue set.
Kitchen is open-plan style with sea-view, a door leading to the terrace and another one opening to the pantry and equipped laundry room.
All rooms have air conditioning and ceiling fan.
Master Bedroom
Four-poster bed (1,85m x 2m) with mosquito net, spacious en suite bathroom with open-roof shower cubicle, double washbasin, toilet, walk-in wardrobe and digital safe. Room leads out onto a sea-facing veranda.
2nd Bedroom
Twin beds (0,90m x 2m) pushed together to make a queen bed, en suite bathroom with shower and toilet. Room opens to a sea view.
3rd Bedroom
Queen-size bed (1,85m x 2m), en suite bathroom with shower and toilet, built-in dressing area. Room opens to a garden view.
4th Bedroom (Study)
Two twin beds (0,90m x 2m).
Baby cot & high chair provided on request
Babysitting : Typically Rs150 (2.6€) / hour. Please contact your hostess.
Pool protection fence on request.
The fully equipped open kitchen enables you to prepare your own savoury dishes, or you can engage the villa’s chef to discover & enjoy Mauritian specialities.
Clients will receive one FREE welcome pack in their Villa upon arrival to get them started on their holiday. Welcome pack includes:
Tea, coffee, milk, sugar, butter, cheese, jam, bread, eggs & fruits.
Soft drinks, local beer & snacks.
Oil, vinegar, salt & pepper
On request 7 days before arrival : creole curry dish, rice, lentils, & veg salad, typically Rs450 (11.6€) /adult, (half-price for under 12).
Continental breakfast
Coffee, tea & fruit juice
Croissant & bread, Cheese, butter & jam, Fruit plate
11€/guest
English Breakfast
Coffee, tea & fruit juice
Croissant & bread, Cheese, butter & jam, Fruit plate
PLUS Eggs, bacon & sausages
18€/guest
The hostess does not provide, but you may order groceries online with TheShop.mu. Please liaise with your hostess so that she can receive the delivery if necessary (before 3:30 pm).
The kitchen is fully equipped so that you can cook almost anything. Fine dinnerware, cutlery, stemware are provided, and equipment includes: Microwave oven, combined fridge/freezer, coffee makers (Nespresso & filter ), dishwasher, electric kettle, 4-ring gas hob, electric oven, toaster as well as all the crockery, glassware, cutlery, pots and pans.
Prior 1 day booking required, contact your hostess.
Typically Rs450 (11.6€) per meal prepared (for up to 8 people).
Groceries provided by guests. You can shop or order online with TheShop.mu or at the supermarket.
You may engage the Pro Chef to prepare your meals and to do the groceries shopping. The fees are typically:
Services included : groceries shopping, meal preparation, table service & kitchen cleaning.
Prior 1 week booking required with 25% deposit.
See our list of nearby restaurants.
Cleaning Maid
8:30 -15:30 Monday – Saturday flexible, 4 hours daily. Your hostess will provide you with the set working hours upon your arrival.
Extra hours typically Rs100/hour (2.6€) Monday – Saturday
Sunday & Public holidays : Rs200/hour (5.2€)
Laundry & Ironing
Laundry & ironing is normally self-service. Service can be provided for a fee of roughly MUR 150 (4€) per hour. Contact your hostess to arrange at least a day in advance.
Gardener
Female gardener 3 days/week (7:00 -11:00)
Pool maintenance
Before 12:00, 3 times weekly Monday, Wednesday and Friday (compulsory).
Security
Burglar alarm system. The on-site, 24/7 security team will contact you if the house alarm triggers.
Beach cleaning
Provided by the property management before 11:00.
Beach towels
Beach towels from villa to use at the beach.
Starter pack
Soaps, dishwasher & washing tablets, cleansers, toilet paper etc.) for the arrival. Guests do the shopping for the rest of their stay.
Insect repellent
Dispenser provided for each bedroom
First-aid kit
Ceiling Fans
in Living, veranda & 4 bedrooms
Fire Extinguishers
Generator
Available In case of power cut
Guest toilet
½ bathroom : toilet & & wash basin
Voltage
220-240
TVs
40” HDTV in the living area
Movie Library
DVD player
Satellite channels in the living room
As of late 2019, Internet TV (Netflix, YouTube) is not functional.
Stereo
Portable bluetooth speaker equipped
Internet
Coverage across house & bedrooms
Phone
Landline Available for local calls
Mobile Hotspot (Mi-fi)
Guests can purchase prepaid sim-cards for calls & data thru the 3 mobile operators : Emtel, Mauritius Telecom & Spice
Airport
65 kms (1 1/2 hour drive) from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
Casela Nature Park
18 km, 24 minutes drive
Groceries
11 km to London supermarket in Black River; 12.5 km ( 20 min drive) to Super U Express in Cap Tamarin
Major City
46 kms to Port Louis
Shopping Mall
20 kms away (27 minutes drive)
For some nautical activities the service providers occasionally do the pick-up on the beach.
Heritage Golf Club
An 18-hole championship golf course is tucked between sea and mountains amid a dreamy landscape of lakes, rivers and streams. The magnificent golf course, designed by Peter Matkovich, covers 100 hectares. It is technically challenging and popular with pros and enthusiasts alike. Facilities include a putting and chipping green, motorised golf buggies and golf lessons for adults and children. Golf packages available.
Haras du Morne
Horseback rides on the beach or up into the hills overlooking the sea.
Ile aux Bénitiers and Ile aux Cerfs (5 minutes)
Catamaran cruise to off-shore islands
Benetiers Island Expedition (10 minute drive)
Swim with dolphins and enjoy a catered picnic on an island beach.
Casella Nature Parks(15 min drive north)
Explore the park at your own pace with the array of activities : safari bus to encounter zebras, ostriches, white rhinos, African impalas and wildebeest; a Walk-Thru aviary surrounded by the most colourful bird species from around the world; viewing of grazing giraffe and impatient ostriches; a ride on the Tulawaka Gold Coaster to enjoy a beautiful view of the park with a good punch of adrenaline; a wonderful area for kids with a variety of farm animals; a tortoise pen; the monkey kingdom and a 4D cinema with animated films (10 mins).
Frédérica Nature Reserve (25 min drive east)
Set within the south Mauritius resort of Bel Ombre offers abundant nature and a host of gentle walking and picnics, 4 x 4 discovery trail, and tours of the unspoilt coastline
La Vallée des Couleurs Nature Park (35 min drive)
Ile aux Aigrettres (1 hour drive)
A near offshore islet in Blue Bay, in the Southeast, where endemic plants & animals are protected. Learn from a knowledgeable guide who explains how pink pigeons, giant tortoises, fruit bats, and lizards interact with the plant world, and the efforts that are required to preserve all these unique creatures.
Jardin des Pamplemousses (45 minutes north)
Botanical gardens in Pamplemousses
Chamarel Falls, the Seven Colored Earths
Rhumerie de Chamarel rum-making tours
Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) sacred lake
Le Morne Brabant (15 min drive south)
The mountain is a UNESCO world heritage site and it’s a symbol of the slaves’ fight for freedom.
Real Mauritius
Take a morning cruise out of Tamarin river on SUP paddles or Kayak. You can also rent stand-up paddles, kayak, snorkeling, road bike, mountain bike & electric bikes.
Seasonal rates are roughly as follows (please inquire with our reservations team for precise details):
Mid season
10th January – 30th April
15th October – 15th December
Rates are about 50% more than low season
Low season
1st May – 14th October
The southern “winter” in Mauritius is warm, and the sea is swimmable!
Peak season
16th December – 9th January
Rates are about 50 double low season
▪ A compulsory deposit of 30% is required upon confirmation to secure the
reservation.
▪ Balance to be settled at latest 6 weeks before arrival.
High & Low period :
Peak period:
300€ or Rs12,000 upon check-in (taken cash on arrival and amount is given back after satisfactory inventory of the villa on departure by the hostess.
