Reviews of Effie Mountain View Gecko Villa
Old East Coast Road, Le Rocher, Mahe, Seychelles
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Reviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLocation near bus stop. Large patio with Mountain View. Sid was extremely helpful and Shirley helped us contract for tour and taxi.
Early checkin in was requested but never acknowledged. Proprietor was unwelcoming but Sid let us sit on our bloating while he finished preparing our unit for checkin.
Reviewed: 10 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewlocated between Victoria centre and SEZ airport. Small Supermarket and Bus Station nearby. No restaurants or Takeaways within walking distance. We were allowed to leave the luggage until the afternoon as we had a late flight out of SEZ
Dear Gregor, Thank you so much for your positive review. We really appreciate it. There are 2 take away switching walking distance but they are open only during lunch. At night you can order online and have it delivered. Kind regards Shirley
Dear Gregor, Thank you so much for your positive review. We really appreciate it. There are 2 take away switching walking distance but they are open only during lunch. At night you can order online and have it delivered. Kind regards Shirle… Show more
Reviewed: 5 February 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewThe host is very kind person. She helped us with all small things we asked for including orientation in the city, organizing our "unorthodox" arrvial and departure. The appartement is lovely, and originally styled reminiscent of Hindu and Budhist India. The private terrase is beautiful, full of flowers and also friendly to small animals including endemic Seychelle green gekko, and Seychelle scink!!! We also noticed Seychelle Kestrel flying over our heads just sitting there! We enjoyed breakfasts there very much and also early dinners before sunset. Airconditioning works perfectly.
It is not about disliking (as we knew where we were going), but it is good to be aware of that the house location is close to industrial zone and water canal. That said we were ready for some moskitos, less glamorous disctrict compared to Eden island :) and meeting common people on the street while waiting for bus for example. We handled moskitos properly, accepted local atmosphere and were grateful for a few short street contacts with very friendly and polite local people who were all very helpful in assisting us moving around and finding direction.
Reviewed: 29 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewSelf catering only
I am very happy with our decision to use this facility
Thank you so much, it was a real pleasure to host you and we are looking forward to host you again.
Reviewed: 6 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewWe stayed here for one night so we could catch out early flight the next day! The driver was perfectly reliable and for our occasion it was absolutely fine! The host was super kind!
There are no restaurants around, so you have to order food (which costs 100rp) extra or cook something by ur self
Reviewed: 1 August 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewThe property itself very good. There is enough space, it’s clean and privat. There is a super small shop right on front of property one can buy water etc.
The location is awful , if you don’t have a car, you would spend all the time 300 for a taxi even 2 minute. And it’s not walkable area at all. We booked it by mistake and immediately asked to cancel a booking, but host refused, even that it’s was 2 weeks prior to arrival. Check out 10:00, we asked to go a bit later , she also refused. Even that there was empty rooms, so it wasn’t problem because someone waiting check in.
Dear guest, Thank you for your review. Our hotel policy doesn’t allow for cancellation on the date that you were asking, you did not say that you made a mistake at booking but only said that you cannot come without giving any reasons and you did not ask immediately after booking which normally you have a few hours to be able to cancel without occurring any charges. You also did not ask for late check out, you only ask us what is the latest time for check out and we gave you our official one which is 10am. There are bus stop just outside the villa to both Victoria and all around the island which you could have used instead of taxis. So sorry we were not able to please you and thank you for having chosen our villa. Kind regards Shirley
Dear guest, Thank you for your review. Our hotel policy doesn’t allow for cancellation on the date that you were asking, you did not say that you made a mistake at booking but only said that you cannot come without giving any reasons and yo… Show more
Reviewed: 27 May 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewThey were so helpful to arrange a a taxy to collect us in the middle of the night! The property is very spacious super clean and immersed in gorgeous greenery. Unfortunately we only stayed one night would highly recommend for longer stays
Reviewed: 8 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewExellent location. Beautiful, clean comfortable place. We love the outside garden with big table. Hosts live just next door so it was very easy to contact them in case we needed anything. They are just amazing. Super friendly and helpful. Just around the corner there is a shop. Villa is located in the middle of the isnald so that its very close to all parts of the island. The best beaches within short driving distance
One of the bedroom ac was quite noisy
Reviewed: 27 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewVery nice place to stay with a private patio and a lot of privacy. The host was extremely nice and helped us with booking the ferry at the last minute. Definitely recommended!
Reviewed: 5 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewVery nice and spacious place! The host was very kind and helped us out for any inquiries. Enjoyed staying there and would recommend it!
Reviewed: 30 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewMany thanks to our dear host! She went out of her way to make sure our stay is perfect. A true model of hospitality! The villa itself was very nice: spacious, with a great bedroom, comfortable bed and powerful AC. We also had a huge private garden with a table and a set of soft chairs. I wish there was a hammock there, that would be absolutely fantastic.
The only tiny issue I had is that I ran out of toilet paper in the early morning. I wish there was an extra paper roll in the bathroom.
Reviewed: 10 November 2022 · Stayed in November 2022
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