Villa Bananier

My wife and I spent 4 nights, arriving at noon by taxi(300 SCR) from the Cat Cocos ferry. Still feeling sick and dazed from the rough crossing, I rang the bell and the owner, Anna, arrived. She brought welcome drinks to the reception area next door, discussed bus/taxi/tour alternatives, processed the card payment, then escorted us to the accommodation building. Ground level room #2 was tiled with a very comfortable queen, 2 perfect contrasting pillows, expansive closet, stand with a small refer with 2 waters, coffee and a hot pot. A back door opened to a shared garden patio with 2 chairs and a table. The bathroom had a tile shower with small bar soap and individual shampoo packets. The quietly air conditioned room had a fan, ample outlets and was serviced daily. The 8AM breakfast was served by 2 workers; mango juice, fruit plate, corn flakes/coco pops(no muesli), toast with jams and instant coffee. Can ask for a choice of 4 types of eggs. We walked 300m east to Anse Volbert/Ma’s Take Away and 100m farther to the always open A1 Supermarket, A** and a nice souvenir shop. We used Simon in his new Hyundai van or Ken in his older one for taxi service(all charge the same), after trying the local bus, only successful 1 out of 3 times. A few negatives include the late breakfast (problem for the early ferries), very weak room WIFI, unworking cold water shower faucet, missing nightstand and annoying small black flies.