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Mauritius beachfront Villa Karel with magnificent beach views – Home 9298544 Villa

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 7 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

Mauritius beachfront Villa Karel with magnificent beach views – Home 9298544

  • Villa
  • 3 bedrooms
  • sleeps 7
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.1 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Spacious beachfront villa on the most scenic unspoilt, unpolluted coastline in Mauritius. Enjoy authentic beach life, traditional hospitality and fantastic food at very reasonable prices. Large shady veranda with outside dining facilities, two double rooms and large family room with double and single bed plus cot/ child bed if needed.

Suitable for romantic getaways or family fun holidays, special events or as a base for exploring inland. Easy access to bustling local towns, delicious street food and local markets with wide range of locally grown foods. Recently upgraded with en suite shower rooms and open plan kitchen, ceiling fans, shady outdoor eating areas. Enclosed garden area suitable for badminton, volleyball etc. Snorkelling and swimming on empty beaches. Local reputable stables hire ex race horses for sunset walks or gallops on the beach...Local sights not to miss include the beautiful colonial house at St Aubin with its exotic gardens, flavoured rum tasting sessions, vanilla and anthurium plantation as well as nearby Vanilla crocodile park with its unique collection of giant tortoises. You can also visit tea plantations, the intriguing house of visual illusions at Chamarel near the famous coloured earths.

On site concierge service for maintenance, cleaning, local information. Babysitting and cooking of typical Mauritian dishes also available at small additional cost.

Walking distance to local market on Sundays, snorkelling, fishing with easy access to bustling local restaurants offering Chinese, Indian and Creole dishes.

We can organize fishing for you at a low cost.

Easy access to world class golf course and range of resort based restaurants at 5 star hotel resorts at Bel Ombre. Nearest 5 star resort is a 10 minute drive. Enjoy easy day access to beach activity club, several restaurants, pool and more for all ages at Le Telfair Heritage resort at Bel Ombre.

Walk on dramatic cliffs at Gris Gris, swim in a local waterfall, visit the slavery heritage sculpture garden at Le Morne, a world heritage site. Hike the seven waterfalls route in the Black River Gorges National Park. Get fishing tips from the locals and catch your own from the beach or at sea. Experience the real Mauritius. Hiking trips with guide to hidden corners of the island and spectacular coastlines can be arranged on request.

40 minutes drive from airport.

Alarm system available for security reasons.

Recommended local car hire firm offers excellent rates (contact owner)

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • Crib

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
    Bedroom 3: Full bed
    Beds in other rooms:
  • 1 Full bath, 2 Showers

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Easiest to hire car and self drive to villa but local Bus service is cheap and extensive. Frequent buses to major centres from Surinam main road about 10 minutes walk inland from coastal road. Taxis easily booked and reliable. Speak with concierge. Supermarket is 10 minutes drive in Chemin Grenier but local shops, street food and markets nearer.

Interaction with guest

There is a helpful concierge family living in another property. See reviews for all the positive comments about them on (Villa Michel). Owner happy to answer any queries before and after booking.

Policies

Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 12:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($80.38) €75.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

To respect neighbours included Catholic retreat next door.
the property is not suitable for large parties, wedding,receptions etc.
Music to be played at moderate levels especially if on veranda area

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About the owner

Reena S.
Average reply time:
2 hours 11 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
18 Apr 2024
Years listed:
6
Based in:
Mauritius
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French

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Reviews

Excellent
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“Peaceful”

Reviewed 22 Sep 2019

One of the most peaceful place you'll never experience. The beach, horses passing by, a well maintained yard and a warm villa. Couldn't ask for more. I recommend it to everyone.

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Response from the owner Thanks a lot for your nice comments. Hope to see you again.

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“Peaceful retreat and authentic Mauritian experience”

Reviewed 20 Sep 2019

I stayed at Villa Karel with a group of 4 people including a mature couple and two grown up children. We all enjoyed the spacious Villa Karel with ever changing views of the glorious Indian Ocean. The… More

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“Perfect place for family holiday”

Reviewed 18 Sep 2019

Perfect place to relax. Huge space for kids to play. We had a lovely time there. My girls loved it so much that they can't wait to go back. We did enjoyed the lovely barbeque as well as our daily… More

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Response from the owner Many thanks for the nice review. See you soon.

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“Séjour au paradis”

Reviewed 16 Sep 2019

La villa Karel est la définition même du paradis, j'ai passé un excellent moment dans ce cadre idyllique. La villa fait face à une plage paisible où l'on vo… More

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Response from the owner Merci bien pour ces jolis mots. Effectivement villa Karel offre un espace reposant et familiale. Encore merci en espérant vous revoir à nouveau

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“Amazing villa by the sea”

Reviewed 9 Jan 2019

We spent some amazing days in this stunning house on the beach. It is spacious, with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, a lovely, fully equipped kitchen and a great dining area, plus a gorgeous patio… More

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Response from the owner Hello Arlo, Many many thanks for your nice review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay. We are so sorry about the high temperatures, actually we are also suffering of this. One good thing is that we have installed 2 aircon. Hope to see you again and this time you will enjoy the coolness of the a/c.

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“Beachside haven - look out to sea and never tire of the view!”

Reviewed 2 May 2018

Villa Karel (was Michel) is spacious, very comfortable, and elegant but homely - it's equipped with lots of useful extras, and we settled in very quickly! It's located in Riambel - a small t… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for the wonderful descriptions of Villa Karel. Thanks for your nice review. I understand you had nice moments and hope to see you again.

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“Absolutely stunning don't hesitate to book”

Reviewed 14 Mar 2018

I booked this accommodation when it was called Villa Michel. The ownership changed hands during the booking and unfortunately all of the reviews disappeared which is shame as the reviews are why I boo… More

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Response from the owner We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Villa Karel (ex villa Michel). Sooooo many thanks for the reviews. Thanks for the recommendation and as I told you even the owner changed the services remained the same. Hope to see you again.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Reena (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Reena (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Reena (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Reena the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Reena (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Reena (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

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How do I know my booking is safe?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Reena (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Reena (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Reena (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Reena (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Reena (the owner) a message.

If Reena (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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