Imagine somewhere where you can stretch out on a relaxing chair, on your very own veranda, with a tropical drink in hand. A mild breeze blows through the air; the panoramic view includes palm trees that sway in the wind with the ocean in the background. Breathe in, and breathe out. Such a dream can come true at the Chalets Bougainville.

This pleasant property, newly-renovated in the summer of 2016, is located right on the south-east coast of Mahé. Even at first glance, the property will convince you of having made the right choice thanks to its beautiful, slightly-elevated location just 50m above the ocean, roughly halfway between the beaches of Anse Royale and Anse Forbans. Your potential home-away-from-home is surrounded by a wonderful garden, elevated above the crystal-blue ocean. Four units in four separate buildings ensure that there is a great deal of privacy here, while plants provide a greater degree of visual separation, allowing you to enjoy a bounty of freedom and flexibility during your stay in the traditional Creole architecture of these small units. This combines particularly well with the peaceful surroundings of the property, ideal for a relaxing holiday or a romantic honeymoon!

In terms of which room to choose, you’re spoilt for choice since you’ll have a comfortable, ocean-view room. All of the units are air-conditioned, and each contains one bedroom and a bathroom, along with a fully-equipped kitchen and its own veranda with garden and ocean views. The rooms come equipped with such facilities as a radio and WiFi internet, allowing you to stay in contact with the outside world during your stay if you wish to. The Villa Lemon provides even more fresh air thanks to its ceiling fans, while the view over the ocean, Anse Royale, and the nearby islands to Mahé, as well as Praslin and La Digue, is simply breathtaking. Access to your wooden veranda is through the kitchen.
The Chalet Guava is presented in a traditional manner, and is very cosy with extensive use of wood. This chalet also contains ceiling fans, while sliding doors enable you to bring fresh air into the room if you’d like to. Between these two buildings lies the main owners’ building. The owners themselves speak English, German, French, and Italian. This block is also where you can find the beautiful Studio Cocos, which offers a wonderful ocean view from the bed!

The property is located just a few minutes’ walk from a restaurant, a bus stop, a shop, and the beach of Anse Parnel. The south of Mahé offers many other beautiful beaches, including Anse Intendance, Anse Takamaka, and Anse Royale, all of which can be reached in less than ten minutes’ drive. The surroundings are ideal for snorkelling and diving, while activities such as fishing and hiking are also possible here. Finally, the island’s airport is around 13km (8 miles) away, and the capital is 23km (14 miles) away.