Welcome to FADIDI HOUSE ! Cozy artists Airbnb in a quiet neighborhood between Ouakam and Mamelles. We are a 10 minute walk from Mamelles beach, le monument de la Renaissance, and le Phare Mamelles (lighthouse), 3-5 min walk from local restaurants and markets, and 15 minutes from downtown Dakar by taxi Room NDIAKAR Private room Shared bathroom AC Breakfast included Desk/ chair Shared living spaces / kitchen / patio / rooftop Teranga! (Senegalese hospitality) Room NDIAKAR is a private room with a shared bathroom. The room is furnished with a double bed, a desk, a small dresser, a fan, , and a mosquito net. We provide fresh towels, soap and shampoo. There is a shared living room, shared kitchen, a couple additional living spaces, huge rooftop oasis with a foosball table and a playground, a courtyard, and a visitors bathroom. You are welcome to use all of the shared spaces. Cooking basics are included (access to spices, oil, salt/ pepper). A continental breakfast is included in the morning, and we leave the coffee station out all day so that you can help yourself to coffee or tea at any time of the day (free of charge). The place is very secure, with three entrance doors. The house is tidy and clean. We have unlimited professional WiFi with a strong signal. NOTE: If you have more than two people or would like two rooms in this space, we have a separate listing for reserving two rooms in one booking that you can find on our profile. Full access to kitchen, living room, patio, clotheslines, fans, WiFi.. for anything else just ask! :) You are welcome to join us on some of our daily social activities, or if you would rather do your own thing, that’s fine too! - 10 minute walk from Mamelles beach, and 5-10 minute walk to the monument de la Renaissance - 10 minutes to the base of the mamelles lighthouse phare des mamelles - Farmers market first Saturday of each month - Calm neighborhood but nearby lots of restaurants and markets within 5-10 minutes by foot - 5 minute taxi from almadies where there are tons of bars and clubs and nightlife - 15 minute taxi from down town Dakar - Several restaurants down the street - Senegalese veggie and spice market also down the road - Down the street from the brioche Taxis, clandos (cheaper taxis) 5 minutes from bus stops, walking, etc. We are happy to help arrange transport and explain how the system works here. SPECIAL PERKS OF BOOKING WITH US: - At our Airbnb, we try our best to show you Teranga (Senegalese hospitality) and give you access to the local life. You are welcome to eat with us, hang out with us, etc. Our house is your house! We also are available to help you with things you may need such as a SIM card, changing money, etc. - Feel free to eat lunch with us if you’re around. We usually eat local home made dishes around the bowl. If you plan on eating meals with us, we appreciate a contribution for ingredients and a heads up ahead of time so we can plan ahead. - We have a water filter, so no need to buy water! - We are happy to arrange transport to and from the airport or to other regions of Senegal (you would have to pay our driver directly) - We can organize grillades for you and your group on our roof- grilled fish around a communal bowl. Costs vary. - If you would like a guide to show you around Dakar or anywhere in Senegal, we can arrange that, as well as any transportation needs you may have. Costs vary. - Cooking classes: Amazing chef Fatou gives cooking classes where you can learn local dishes. It’s a private class where you go to the market together for ingredients, and then come back to the house and cook / learn! Cost is 10,000 cfa plus ingredients. - You can come enjoy Senegalese tea on the rooftop in the afternoons from 3-5pm - Boucar does fitness classes on our rooftop that our guests can participate at a discounted rate. - We usually do a concert once a month on our rooftop. - Laundry services are provided for a small extra charge - WiFi with a stronger signal than most WiFi in Senegal - We can offer takeout / food delivery options (we know all the great restaurants around!) - Family friendly environment with a huge rooftop space, a foosball table, kid bikes, complete with playground structure. - Having your birthday in Senegal? You can celebrate it on our rooftop!