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Lighthouse65 is a self catering establishment situated in a quiet residential area. It offers a personal service and is managed by the owner. It is within walking distance to the beach , grocery shop and bus stop . Lighthouse65 is made of of 3 units : Unit 1 two bedrooms , bathroom , kitchen, living area plus veranda lending to a decking which has just been added to give guest more comforts . The living room has also been refurnished and redecorated . Unit 2 is made up of one bedroom which can sleep two . However one can choose to rent the whole villa. Each unit have private bathroom , kitchen , living area plus terrace with ocean view . At Lighthouse65 one can enjoy the outdoor sitting both during the day and in the evening ..Other than that the owner organizes trip round the islan...Lighthouse65 is a self catering establishment situated in a quiet residential area. It offers a personal service and is managed by the owner. It is within walking distance to the beach , grocery shop and bus stop . Lighthouse65 is made of of 3 units : Unit 1 two bedrooms , bathroom , kitchen, living area plus veranda lending to a decking which has just been added to give guest more comforts . The living room has also been refurnished and redecorated . Unit 2 is made up of one bedroom which can sleep two . However one can choose to rent the whole villa. Each unit have private bathroom , kitchen , living area plus terrace with ocean view . At Lighthouse65 one can enjoy the outdoor sitting both during the day and in the evening ..Other than that the owner organizes trip round the island and the fee is much better than taking a taxi. Other activities can also be organize at a small fee . Your holiday at light house 65 will be a memorable one as you will have the chance to learn not only about the environment but our culture and way of life. It will be an enriching experience for anyone staying at Lighthouse65 . What makes it special at lighthouse 65 is the host who is the owner ensures that the guest gets the best holiday. About 10 minutes walk is also a golf court for those lovers of golf and is the only golf court on the island .Even if you are a solo traveler this is not a problem , you are most welcome and you will never feel lonely .The host of Lighthouse65 ensures that the guests leave Seychelles with the best personal experience . Should you wish to learn to prepare the creole dish this is also possible . The owner is also planning some Cultural Tours for its client so that you get the exposure to our people and culture. Local traditional dances is also on the program - Learn to dance the Sega .
The house is simple depicting the simplicity of the people but clean and comfortable . It is a budget accommodation and the owner allows room for negotiation for longer stay and families with kids .
After a revamp breakfast and dinner is now on offer
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendly
Check with owner: Smoking allowed
Bedrooms
1 Queen1 Full1 Sofa1 Twin
Bathrooms
2 Full baths1 Attached (ensuite)
Meet the host
Judy M
Hosting since December 2012
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: I am available everyday either in the morning in afternoon but can be reach on the phone . I guide you on the best beaches and local areas to visit. Furthermore if you want to go to the mountain , hiking or simple do a round tour of the island these services are also available. Airport pick up and drop off as well
We arrived at xmas morning from Germany. Judy picked us up and asked us to celebrate xmas evening together with the other travelleres living in same house. WE (my son and his girlfriend 25y and me 57years)spend a very nice evening- everyone brought something to eat and we did barbecoue with chicken, duck and fish wine and beer,....very nice. Judy's house is situatated near a village so we felt familiar to seychelle daily live. just 2 minutes from our house there is a small Supermarket, running by Indians, with all necessary Things you Need for cooking, trinking,washing-just perfect. And they are also willing to Change Money into rupia. Judy showed up every day and gave us value proposals for Sightseeing.we have seen most of the Islands hightlights, beaches etc. with the local bus- no Problem.the flat is simple, comfortable and for exerienced travellers perfect. there might be some insects/flys outside in the evening,normal as allover the world in Tropical places. the beach nearby is just a 5 minutes walk... no tourists , just locals- the real Seychelle live...we enjoyed it a lot.
Visited December 2016
Written January 9, 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Explorer432256
Thank ultimate and family . It was really a great pleasure to have you guys as guests , somehow we were more like family . We discuss a lot and share experiences especially with the young ones. It was an enriching experience. Big thank you once again
Regards
Judy
Written January 10, 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
genegenie100
George, South Africa24 contributions
the photos are very misleading
I arrived with my partner and could not believe this was the same place as advertised. I have never been so upset or disappointed in using and trusting trip advisor before. Even now as I write this I wonder if I was at the same accommodation as everyone else as I just don't recognise the majority of photos posted, compare them with mine! The accommodation was scruffy and tired and certainly way below the standard I would have expected, I have stayed in many backpackers , camp sites, and budget accommodation over the years so please don't think I am whingeing and expected three star accommodation. The self catering accommodation comprised a sitting room, a kitchen, 2 bedrooms of which we rented one and a communal shower room. the wifi did not work. there was no hot water connected to the bathroom sink, the loo did not flush, there were holes in the shower room walls which had been patched up and stuffed with plastic bags. there was a curtain rail suspended by a chain over the shower minus a shower curtain. the electric shower only managed to produce tepid water.
the bedroom was a mish mash of badly painted walls in the most unappealing shade of dirty citron,cream,and a dull red painted door, white painted wardrobes which had seen better days and were full of dents and chips and supplied with one hangar. there was a border of wallpaper attached to 2 walls at floor level badly applied and peeling away. a shelf covered in the same wallpaper with a bombay sapphire gin bottle used as a vase to contain the fake flowers. the sitting room was also an interior designers worst nightmare walls of dark wood, red paint, light wood complimented by dark brown outdoor plastic furniture with fabric draped over the seats and coffee table. the kitchen was poor the base cupboards were just used to hide the damp and evil smelling walls. there were bare light bulbs dangling from the ceilings throughout. there was a building site outside the bedroom window and the place was located in the middle of nowhere quite a distance from the main road with a steep hill to climb; if you don't have a car you will be quite isolated. On the journey to and from the airport I did not see one restaurant or cafe just a handful of small scruffy shops.
For me this has been an expensive and disastrous experience/mistake
We arrived late evening on 25th november 2016 and I left early morning on 26th november 2016 and returned to my beautiful clean and comfortable house in South Africa.
Visited November 2016 Traveled as a couple
Written November 25, 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Explorer432256
I am completely shock with what was written as a lot of these things are untrue , exaggerated which I would not comment on . The photos are not the same simply in color . Water heater is available and worker and toilet as well . 200m is far from the main road and is at the biggining of the mountain . No climbing is necessary.
Written November 26, 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Fatane ❤️
Langkawi, Malaysia9 contributions
Good locaition, near beautiful beaches
Judy's place is in good location, near to the airport and very cozy local beaches with kind neighbors. The place was clean but bathroom needs some renovation, beds were ok, wifi did not work for us and we bought for ourselves. Kitchen worked very well for us.
Judy is very nice and helpful person and picked up us at the airport and helped us to rent a car and baby seat for the car.
overall we are happy to rent this place.
Visited November 2015 Traveled with family
Written November 20, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
RaffaellaVittorio
Legnano, Italy15 contributions
Sistemazione inaccettabile
A giugno io e il mio compagno abbiamo trascorso tre settimane alle Seychelles visitando rispettivamente Praslin, La Digue e Mahé. Abbiamo deciso di prenotare i diversi alloggi da casa, avvalendoci nella scelta anche delle recensioni sulle diverse strutture. Purtroppo l'alloggio scelto a Mahé, il Lighthouse65, si è rivelato completamente diverso da come descritto sia dal gestore che dalla maggior parte dei turisti che hanno lasciato i propri commenti in merito. Abbiamo soggiornato nello studio piccolo composto, a sorpresa, da una veranda adibita a cucina con finestre senza vetrate e infissi quindi accessibile a chiunque e a qualunque animale, una piccola stanza da letto con inferriate al posto della porta e un materasso vecchio e scomodissimo e un bagno malconcio. Si è rivelato un alloggio improvvisato in qualche modo, privo di pulizia (dai mobili, alle stoviglie, agli accessori per la cucina e al bagno) e assolutamente insicuro. Dopo la prima notte abbiamo contattato la proprietaria per spiegarle il nostro disagio e lei non si è nemmeno preoccupata di venire a vedere che cosa non andasse bene, dopo aver pagato abbiamo così deciso di cercare una sistemazione più consona.
Lo sconsigliamo a chiunque pensi di trovare lì una sistemazione decorosa ed economica, in zona abbiamo in seguito trovato alloggi degni e puliti allo stesso prezzo.
Visited June 2015
Written July 17, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lilly V
Victoria, Canada12 contributions
Absolutely best host on Mahe' Island
This rental is exceptional! If you wish to find a reasonably priced accommodation in Mahe' and excellent customer service this is it!
Judy, the owner, goes above and beyond to make sure as a guest you are well cared for.
The home is quite big and has 2 separate apartments. Queen size bed, nice living room with lots of Cable channels in French, English and even channels from China and Middle East. It rained the first 2 days I was there so I did turn on the TV :)
Other then that, the location is also perfect. Only 15 minutes from the airport and Judy offers free airport pick-up! A great bonus! As well, Au Cup, where the house is located, is only a few minutes by bus or car from Anse Royal ( to the South) and about 30 minutes from Victoria and the west coast. Even the beaches just down the street from the house are actually beautiful and peaceful. Last day I was there, I ended up discovering that and wish I knew that before!
Stay with Judy and you won't be disappointed! Her care for each guests is outstanding and your vacation will be perfect!
Visited July 2015 Traveled solo
Written July 15, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
pellerin2015
L'Alpe d'Huez, France1 contribution
Trés agréable
Très belle maison, bien située. Un accueil chaleureux et très sympathique de Judy.
Judy est là pour parfaire votre séjour.
Un moment très agréable du à la gentillesse de Judy.
Visited May 2015
Written May 28, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
jidou19
Tulle, France25 contributions
COOL!
confort simple mais vite oublié tant la propriétaire JUDY est sympathique et disponible . idéalement situé pour visiter toute l' ile .
Visited February 2015
Written March 19, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Ruviwede
1 contribution
Lovely Host, wonderful stay
My wife and our 5 year old son stayed at he Lighthouse 65 this
November (2014). The property is in a quiet, safe and comfortable area
which makes it a great get away for any holiday seeker. Judy was an
exceptionally great host , who took her time to take us on a tour of
the island from Au Cap were we stayed to Takamaka, Port Glaude, Baie
Lazare, Victoria to name but a few. We really enjoyed our stay and
would love to go back there on our next visit to the island."
Visited November 2014
Written February 4, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Ralf001111
Bielefeld, Germany1 contribution
A home away from home
We had a wonderful stay in the Lighthouse 65. The apartment was fully equiped and spacoius. Judy is an excellent host and made our stay most enjoyable. We would like to come back.
Visited March 2014 Traveled as a couple
Written April 14, 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nia P
London, United Kingdom8 contributions
Great budget option with a lovely host
The accommodation is basic but clean, with a lovely patio area. Judy was really helpful in picking us up from and taking us back to the airport/ferry port, to restaurant or shops if we needed it. The location was fine, you can walk to the less popular east coast beaches and easily hire a car (from a walkable distance) to get around to the more touristy west & south coast. A good choice for staying in the Seychelles without breaking the bank.
Visited September 2013 Traveled as a couple
Written October 15, 2013. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Aux Cap is the heart of the creole culture Domaine De Val De Pres . It is less than 100km 's walk to lighthouse65 . The famous Takamaka Rum is brewed nearby and also situated there is a creole restaurant . At Domaine De Val De Pres is another Restaurant which is under renovation , however the old colonial house is available for tourist to visit . You can also buy crafts and souvenirs . Golf course is within walking distance and the area is near a long stretch of white sandy beach . The water is shallow and good for children . Snorkeling can also be done in the area . Car hire is also available nearby .
For those who loves history and culture Lighthouse65 is the place to be .
Access
Car not needed
How to get there
From the airport you head straight to the Eastern region . Lighthouse65 is located near Domaine De Val De Pres. A bus stop is there and all every bus drivers is familiar with the place . Once you get off the bus you cross over to the other side of the road . Once there you take the secondary road going to the India House the Indian Embassy 's resident and if by car 1 minute from the main road is Lighthouse 65 .By foot about 200 m ,Lighthouse65 is fenced with white fence and brown wall after the small grocery shop .
Activities nearby
Golf course (within 15 min walk)
Things to know
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
1 night per person is 30 Euro . The maximum guest is five , discount can apply for more than three guests and long stays a discount can be applied .
For two bedroom unit with living room , kitchen , bathroom , verandah 150 euro per night for 4-5 people
For one unit with double bed , toilet open plan kitchen and living room 60 euro for two person. Maximum two adult and a baby .Long term stay contact owner for discount
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