A family friendly cottage in peaceful Popenguine. Our home is elevated just above the beach providing gorgeous views from everywhere in the house. Surrounded by bougainvillea and lush trees the house feels private and secluded. The large covered downstairs terrace is where you will spend most of your time, but when you need to go indoors, you'll be comfy and cool. Our home is built for the maximum enjoyment of the outdoors. All meals are eaten outdoors on the terrace, which also has a lounge area. The two floors of the house are connected through the terrace so that all of the living areas open up onto the outdoors. The small kitchen is also only accessible through the terrace. Indoor spaces are small and cozy, designed for retreating and resting in the evening, not for hosting big groups. Each interior space has air conditioning. Our home is family friendly and we don't mind if you bring your pets along for the stay. Children will love the bunk beds found in the upstairs bedrooms and we have a selection of kids' toys and books for added entertainment. Ten steps down the stairs a small boat house is stocked with boogie boards, sand toys and beach chairs for you to use. The house is comfortable 6 people, but can fit 8 at a stretch if the group includes children. You will have the whole house to yourselves. Omar is the caretaker of the house. He helped to build the house and knows everything about it. He is available to help with anything at all and normally comes to take care of the garden and beach area in the morning and afternoon. Fawzia is our co-host and especially helpful for guests who don't speak French. She will be in touch before you arrive. Popenguine is a relaxed little beach town, but there is plenty to do! Next door you will find an adorable B&B with a lovely bar and pool. The natural reserve on the other side of the beach is great for long walks, and the the famous L'echo Cotier restaurant perfect for long drawn out meals. Terranga Bikes offers fantastic bike rides in the reserve and through the Poppin Popenguine group yoga, meditation, dance, and capoeira classes for adults and kids can be organized. Surfers will find fantastic waves fifteen minutes away by car at Pierre de Lisse. Accrobaobab and Bandia are also about a half an hour away by car. The house is only accessible by foot. If you are planning on excursions to places like Bandia or to surf spots, you will need a car. Otherwise everything is accessible by foot. There are two little shops on the main road above the beach that have essentials. Please note that the size of the beach varies by season. From March to September, expect rocky shores that shrink during high tide. However, from October onwards, the beach expands, becoming wide and sandy, perfect for evening football games and campfires (Omar can help arrange).